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President Announces Support Package for Livestock Farmers

Published March 16, 2026, 17:03
President Announces Support Package for Livestock Farmers

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, announced that the Council of Ministers will take decisions to substantially support livestock farmers, addressing the foot-and-mouth disease crisis. The package of measures includes full compensation for those affected, income support for 12 months, and rapid reactivation of livestock production. Immediate compensation will be paid for hay, animal feed, and animal products, while there will be support for income loss and assistance for the purchase of animals, even from abroad. The President also referred to the Government's response to previous crises, such as the fires in Limassol.