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Annetta Dimitriou on Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Now is Not the Time for Compensation and Accountability

Published February 25, 2026, 13:29
Annetta Dimitriou on Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Now is Not the Time for Compensation and Accountability

The President of DISY, Annetta Dimitriou, attended a meeting in Aradippou with livestock farmers and stakeholders regarding the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. During the meeting, complaints were raised about the non-compliance with feed import protocols at the port of Larnaca. Ms. Dimitriou emphasized the need for immediate guidance and support for farmers, as well as a review of the protocols. Farmers expressed concern about the lack of official information and requested clear instructions for managing the crisis, including the process of examining and potentially culling animals. The President of DISY pledged to support necessary measures and stressed that now is not the time for compensation and accountability, but for cooperation and responsibility. In addition, the need for psychological support for farmers was mentioned.