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Panayiotou: Seeking Practical Solutions for Farmers - Ministry of Agriculture on Commission and Mediation Proposal

Published February 15, 2026, 17:15
Panayiotou: Seeking Practical Solutions for Farmers - Ministry of Agriculture on Commission and Mediation Proposal

The Minister of Agriculture, Maria Panayiotou, stated that the government aims for practical solutions for farmers, devoid of bureaucracy. This followed the temporary suspension of protests by agricultural organizations after a meeting with state officials, initiated by the Minister. She mentioned that the mediation proposal she submitted has been adopted by the Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation (KOAP) and will be sent to the European Commission for evaluation. This proposal primarily concerns farmers of private plots with multiple owners and appears to have satisfied the organizations. The meeting with the organizations took place at a technical level, without the participation of the Minister, as it concerned matters of technical implementation. The Minister emphasized the importance of farmers remaining committed to land cultivation and not wasting time on bureaucratic procedures. All proposed solutions must be discussed with farmers to ensure their applicability and avoid administrative burdens.