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Farmers' Union Praises Government Support Package for Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published March 16, 2026, 20:17
Farmers' Union Praises Government Support Package for Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Panagrotic Union of Cyprus (PEK) expressed its satisfaction with the support package announced by the government to address the impact of foot-and-mouth disease on livestock farming. PEK stressed the need for calm, responsibility and unity in dealing with the crisis. The package of measures provides full compensation to affected farmers, support for their income and a rapid reactivation of livestock production. In addition, the establishment of a Special Scientific Committee for the reconstruction and upgrading of the livestock sector is planned, headed by Stavros Malas. PEK recognizes the difficulty of the situation and calls on all to cooperate to combat the disease.