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AKEL General Secretary: Relevant Services Must Be in Constant Contact with Livestock Farmers

Published February 25, 2026, 13:16
AKEL General Secretary: Relevant Services Must Be in Constant Contact with Livestock Farmers

The General Secretary of AKEL met with livestock farmers in Larnaca to discuss measures to address the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Farmers expressed strong concern and frustration, believing that the Ministry of Agriculture and relevant services showed negligence in the matter. They highlighted the lack of information and answers to their questions, which exacerbates uncertainty. The General Secretary of AKEL called on the Minister of Agriculture and the Director of Veterinary Services to contact farmers immediately to inform them and cooperate in addressing the problem. He stressed the need to take measures to limit the spread of the disease and protect the livestock population. Furthermore, financial support for affected livestock farmers was requested, as many have invested significant capital and effort in their livestock farming. AKEL committed to promoting requests for loan payment suspensions or direct state support for affected producers. Finally, the importance of monitoring the implementation of announcements and decisions taken to address the crisis was emphasized. AKEL assured that it will closely monitor the situation and push for immediate and effective solutions, emphasizing that political will is crucial for achieving positive results.