Extra funding boost for young farmers
The agriculture ministry on Wednesday informed the cabinet that it would be allocating funds exceeding €70 million, part of which will be used to attract...
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Government aims to address ‘real problems’ of agriculture sector
The government will chart a new course for the agricultural sector that addresses the real problems of the rural world, a written speech by Agriculture...
Agriculture minister to travel to Luxemburg, meet with EU counterparts
Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos is set to leave for Luxembourg on Monday to take part in the EU Council of Agriculture. According to a government...
Around €55 million for fisheries projects between 2021-2027, minister says
The government’s policy in the fisheries sector is fully aligned with the principles of the EU Common Fisheries Policy and focuses on sustainable fisheries management...
Agriculture minister pledges to boost competitiveness
New Agriculture Minister Petros Xenofontos on Tuesday pledged the government would prioritise support for agriculture to boost product competitiveness. He made the comments during his...
Agriculture minister pledges government support for the sector
The Christodoulides government has set high on its priorities the support of agriculture, new minister Petros Xenofontos said on Sunday during his first pubic appearance,...
€400 million to be allocated for agricultural sector
Over €400 million is expected to be made available to the agricultural sector over the next five years by the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation (Capo)....
Assistance to GC farmers in north
The cabinet on Wednesday approved revised plans to grant financial assistance to Greek Cypriot farmers living in the north, and also to beekeepers, fishermen and...
EU approval for aid to citrus producers
The EU Commission has approved Cyprus’ proposal to support citrus producers with €500,000 in state aid following the consequences of the war in Ukraine. Aid will...
Two detained for human trafficking
A 60 and 25-year-old were detained for five days and appeared in court on Monday on allegations of human trafficking and labour exploitation. The two...
