The Union of Sheep and Goat Producers Groups has addressed a letter to the Minister of Agriculture of Cyprus, Maria Panayiot, asking for urgent financial support for the industry due…
After the first case was confirmed on February 20, the disease was detected in 121 farms, and about 80,000 animals were destroyed. @cyprusjournal_news
On May 22, 2026, riots broke out in the village of Pakhna (Limassola District) amid an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. A group of local livestock breeders blocked roads, attacked the…
to prevent mass slaughter due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Farmers believe that the authorities kill even healthy cattle and demand alternative measures and fair compensation. @cyprusjournal_news
the first outbreak was found in Pakhna, quarantine is being introduced around the village. Cyprus veterinary services have confirmed the first case of foot-and-mouth disease in Limassola County. The virus…
another 15,000 are expected to be slaughtered. The number of infected farms increased to 41: two districts of Nicosia were added to the Larnaca districts. @cyprusjournal_news
A new conflict over agriculture is flaring up in Cyprus. Livestock breeders sharply criticized the Minister of Agriculture after her public statements. According to farmers, the minister talks about cows,…
