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All Theirs and the Bill to Others

Published February 21, 2026, 14:08
All Theirs and the Bill to Others

Members of the agricultural community, particularly dairy farmers, appear to be raising objections to every attempt by the state to regulate and protect halloumi production. Each time stricter controls are proposed, dairy farmers invoke a lack of preparation or unfair competition from the occupied territories. Dairy farmers are calling for the suspension of controls and fines, citing legal arguments and invoking competition from the use of milk powder. However, their attitude suggests that they do not want control, but only the protection of the halloumi name without committing to compliance. The dairy farmers are demanding that controls and fines not be imposed until producers in the occupied territories are checked first, essentially arguing that if someone breaks the law, others should break it too. This tactic has often led to interventions and pressures that affect government decisions. The article expresses hope that Parliament will carefully consider all parameters before making decisions regarding halloumi and the provisions for imposing checks and fines.