Government promises farmers aid, consumers prepare for spiralling prices (Update 3)
The government said Wednesday it intends to temporarily support farmers stricken by the massive spike in the price of animal feed, which along with other...
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Paphos farmers want action on wood pigeons
The Paphos branch of the Cyprus Union of Farmers (Eka) has reported an increase in damaged crops in the last few weeks. It said the...
Farmer fracas over bean crop damage
Paphos CID said on Thursday they are investigating an alleged punch-up over crop damage between two farmers, leading to one of them being injured. According...
Government will stand by devastated farmers, Kadis says (Update 3)
Farmers who were affected by the weekend’s fires will soon be able to apply for compensation for their losses, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday....
Potato farmers fret over unsold produce
Potato farmers in Cyprus are increasingly concerned about the difficulties they face selling their product, especially as regards exports which have been heavily affected by...
Farmers to receive €2m for crop damage
Farmers are set to receive €2m in financial aid to compensate them for problems caused by bad weather, the council of ministers decided on Friday....
Cyprus marks Day of the Farmer with tribute to rebel leader
Farmers associations and the agriculture ministry have paid tribute to 15th century rebel farmers and their leader Re Alexis at a simple ceremony in Nicosia...
Farmers exempted from rent payments for state land for two years
The government has decided to exempt farmers who rent state land from rent and other charges for two years, 2020 and 2021, it was announced...
Young farmers a major focus of €97m support plan
President Nicos Anastasiades and Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis unveiled a long-awaited €97 million support plan for the agricultural sector in Cyprus on Wednesday. The plan,...
India summons British envoy over “unwarranted” criticism of farm protests
India’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had summoned the United Kingdom’s high commissioner over what it called “unwarranted and tendentious discussion” of Indian agricultural...
€2.5m in crop damage compensation for farmers
Farmers will receive €2.5 million in compensation for crop damage following the approval of the cabinet on Wednesday. A total of 875 farmers will benefit...
Farmers dump produce over lack of support amid plummeting demand (with video)
Frustrated farmers dumped their produce on the road outside the facilities of Sediyep Paralimni on Friday in protest at inadequate government support amid plummeting demand...
Indian farm protesters battle police to plant flags at historic Red Fort
Thousands of Indian farmers protesting against agricultural reforms breached barricades on Tuesday to enter the historic Red Fort complex in the capital and hoist flags after...
Agricultural sector will be supported, minister says
The rural world must and will be supported by the government, agriculture minister Costas Kadis said on Monday after a visit to Protaras and Paralimni...
Coronavirus: Measures will help farmers in all regions
The government will help farmers in all regions, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Monday while touring the Famagusta district. In a statement after a...
Coronavirus: Measures to help struggling farmers approved by cabinet
The cabinet on Thursday approved an additional €4.6m to support farmers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. According to Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis, part of the...
Coronavirus: plan to help local farmers sell produce online
The ministry of agriculture is collaborating with the ministry of innovation to implement an electronic platform for fresh local produce that will enable customers to...
New tensions in Denia over buffer-zone farmland
Denia village on Monday reported to the UN and the government the entry into the buffer zone of farmers from the north who started cultivating...
Farmers ready to protest with tractors outside EU offices
FARMERS will park their tractors in protest outside EU offices in Cyprus if there is no solution to the issues regarding the registration of halloumi...
‘Will we eventually end up importing halloumi?’ farmers ask at protest (Updated)
Sheep and goat farmers on Friday protested outside the ministry of commerce over delays in the registration of halloumi as a Protected Designation of Origin...