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Cyprus Presidency to Ensure Farmers Can Continue Production Uninterrupted, Says Minister

Published January 8, 2026, 11:28

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panagiotou, assured that the Cypriot Presidency will work to resolve the issues facing farmers, so that they can continue production uninterrupted. The assurance was given after an informal meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of the 27 EU member states in Brussels, where Europe's food security was discussed. The Minister stressed the need to provide farmers with the tools to cope with difficulties and continue to produce.