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Anitta: Farmers in Despair - Stopping the Spread is a Priority

Published February 25, 2026, 12:12
Anitta: Farmers in Despair - Stopping the Spread is a Priority

The President of the Parliament and DISY, Annita Demetriou, visited the province of Larnaca and met with farmers who are in despair due to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The farmers are worried about their animals, their livelihood and their lives, requesting immediate guidance and substantial support from the state. Ms. Demetriou stressed that the priority is to contain the spread of the virus and to officially inform the farmers about the health protocols. She pointed out that there were early warnings that were not adequately utilized and requested that the necessary actions be taken immediately. She also requested issues of compensation and a specific support plan, so that the procedures do not get stuck in bureaucracy. Primary production is linked to food security and is a national issue, she emphasized. DISY will support any necessary measure to protect the primary sector, Ms. Demetriou assured.