Halloumi PDO at Risk Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Quota Issue 'Opens' an Hour Earlier

The foot-and-mouth disease crisis is jeopardizing Halloumi PDO, revealing problems in the control system and smuggling from the occupied territories. Achieving the quota for goat and sheep milk (51% by 2029) appears unfeasible, leading to discussions about a possible reduction in the quota. The Ministry of Agriculture is considering alternative solutions while simultaneously trying to halt the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Cattle and cheesemakers, although initially supporting a lower quota, want to find a sustainable solution for everyone, given the difficulties in producing goat and sheep milk due to drought and other factors.