‘Remarkable change’ in public perception of recycling
There have been “remarkable changes” in the public’s perception of recycling, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said on Thursday. Speaking at the final conference of the...
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Melios, agriculture minister lock horns over animal sales
The furore surrounding the potential sale of animals – including a protected species – from the Melios Pet Centre deepened on Wednesday day as Agriculture...
Contract extended for animal carcas disposal company
The contract of the current company that arranges for the disposal of animal carcasses which expired on Friday will be extended by three months to...
Vet services have Plan B for disposal of animal carcasses after contract ends Friday
As of Friday, Cyprus will officially have no means of disposing of animal carcasses as the contract with the current private operator expires and the...
Making maximum use of recycled water
By 2023 Cyprus will produce 47 million cubic metres of recycled water at an estimated cost of €100 million, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis announced on...
Cyprus to ratify Paris Agreement on Friday
Parliament will on Friday ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change which was approved by the cabinet, Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis said on Tuesday. The...
€35m to boost halloumi production
Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis announced on Tuesday the government has secured €35m for the implementation of policies that will help increase the production of sheep...
Russian interest for investments in Cyprus’ primary sector
The relations of Cyprus and Russia in the primary production sector on the basis of a joint programme and the prospects of investment in the...
Huge waste revealed at Water Development Department
The Water Development Department (WDD) is paying €50 million in rent for a building that costs €13.8 million with the land, the House Watchdog Committee...
Minister of Agriculture participates in FAO conference
Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Nicos Kouyialis, will participate today in the Conference “The Global Dialogue on Family Farming” organized by the Food...
Organic farming important for Cyprus
EU agriculture and fisheries ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss organic farming, fishing quotas for 2015 and the future of the dairy sector....
‘Green tax’ plans to boost ‘green growth’ says minister
By Constantinos Psillides CYPRUS is preparing a national action plan for green growth, in line with EU targets, Agriculture minister Nicos Kouyialis said in a...
Easter meat prices double in areas
By Jean Christou AS AGRICULTURE Minister Nicos Kouyialis yesterday visited supermarkets and the municipal market in Nicosia to check the Easter fare on sale, the...
Fear of worst drought on record
By Constantinos Psillides CYPRUS is facing its worst drought ever according to the local weather service, which has recorded 204 millimetres of rainfall for the...
Minister urges action on food waste
Agriculture Minister Nicos Kouyialis has proposed a series of actions to combat food waste. Addressing the 29th FAO Regional Conference for Europe in Bucharest, he...
Cyprus secures €5Om to install smart meters
CYPRUS has secured funding from NER300 of a pilot project, amounting to €50 million for the installment of 3,000 smart meters on the island. The...
Agriculture ministry outlines its priorities
Reforming the agricultural economy, developing a greener economy, promoting sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors and the better management of water resources were...
Investors keen on hemp farming
By Constantinos Psillides The government is looking into legalising hemp cultivation, with Agriculture Minister Nikos Kouyialis saying that his department plans to subsidise hemp farmers...
Water cuts for irrigation, if drought persists
By Constantinos Psillides Water cuts for farmers in the summer are a possibility as drought persists, according to Water Development Department (WDD)head Kyriakos Kyrou. Speaking...
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...