Farmers warned to expect less water for irrigating crops
Farmers have been urged not to plant new crops as poor rainfall this winter is likely to mean less water will be available for irrigation...
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Over reliance on desalination plants
By Evie Andreou Water levels in reservoirs are dangerously close to those experienced during the 2008 drought, and another dry winter will only increase Cyprus’...
Pipeline to carry recycled water from Mia Milia plant to the south
Studies are underway to construct a pipeline to transfer recycled water from the Mia Milia water treatment plant, located in the north, to the south,...
Reservoirs only one quarter full but no cuts to domestic supply, minister says
Though the water situation is serious, the drinking supply will not be cut, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said on Thursday. Water levels in the island’s...
Turkish water is not enough to share
By Evie Andreou Despite endless offers from the Turkish Cypriot side to share the piped water from Turkey that began flowing on Saturday, the 75...
Turkish minister to inspect water pipeline
By Evie Andreou TURKEY’S minister of forestry and water Veysel Eroglu arrives in the north on Friday to attend a ceremony that will add the...
Call for asbestos study for Kouris water
By George Psyllides Parliament has asked for a study to measure asbestos concentration in the atmosphere in the Alassa area, in Limassol, and in the...
Cyprus still in “prolonged drought,” cuts in irrigation possible, minister says
By Marie Kambas While Cyprus is experiencing an abundance of rain since New Year’s day, the island is still suffering the effects of a drought,...
Farming could be profitable if it adapts to new technologies, minister says
Agriculture, farming and fisheries could become profitable and sustainable employment sectors, but need to adapt to new technologies to address high production cost, the water...
Despite drought, no water cuts this year
By Angelos Anastasiou DESPITE severe drought in Cyprus no water cuts are anticipated for 2014, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said yesterday. Cyprus has entered a...
Reservoirs are half empty… or half full
THE reservoirs around Cyprus are only 54 per cent full and are much lower than last year, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said yesterday. Last year...