Cyprus Times

Focus on Bioeconomy, Organic Farming and Import Controls at AgriFish

Published January 27, 2026, 06:07
Focus on Bioeconomy, Organic Farming and Import Controls at AgriFish

The first AgriFish Council under the Cypriot Presidency of the EU has concluded with positive messages for the future of European agriculture and fisheries. The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panagiotou, emphasized the importance of bioeconomy, organic farming and import controls. The Cypriot Presidency proposed the adoption of Council Conclusions for the implementation of the EU’s bioeconomy strategy and is setting an ambitious timetable for amending the regulation on organic farming. Minister Panagiotou stressed that agriculture is at the heart of European autonomy and resilience.