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Cyprus on Friday agreed to expand its cooperation with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), focusing on food waste, water resource management, and food security. The decision came ...

A total of €7.5 million worth of grants has been allocated for young farmers starting their career in the industry, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. Addressing the monitoring committee ...

EU commissioner highlights Cyprus’ water shortage European Commissioner for agriculture Christophe Hansen on Friday highlighted the water shortages facing Cyprus, saying that when his aeroplane was landing on the island, ...

Strengthening local farmers’ markets is a key pillar of the agriculture ministry’s policy, Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Tuesday. Speaking at an educational farmers market in the orchard of ...

A visit to three supermarkets and one butcher in Limassol left Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou confident that ample products are available for the Easter feast. Panayiotou said that dozens of ...

The government on Thursday called for “a collective effort” to tackle the effects of the drought and the coming water shortages, also announcing a subsidy scheme to get hotels to ...

In a major boost to Cyprus’ firefighting capabilities, the department of forests received 25 new fire trucks on Friday, reinforcing efforts to combat wildfires ahead of what is expected to be ...

The Cyprus government has taken a major step in reviving the country’s forestry sector by reopening the Cyprus forestry college after nearly a decade. The initiative aims to equip ...

A few weeks before the ‘pay as you throw’ scheme was scheduled to come in to force, Akel issued a statement arguing that its introduction should be put on hold ...

The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Friday suspended three employees from the forestry department following receipt of a letter from the agriculture minister in connection with possible criminal offences related ...

The government’s goal is to “create a new production model based on the use of smart technology” in the field of agriculture, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Tuesday. ...

The Cypriot market is well-stocked for the festive season, with no issues in product quality or compliance, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou assured on Monday after inspecting supermarkets in Larnaca. Slaughter ...

Plastic pollution and invasive species are among key issues fishers are facing in Cyprus, EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis said on Friday. Kadis was speaking from the ...

Cyprus has made progress over issues surrounding violations in the management of urban wastewater, nature and waste, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Tuesday at the EU Council of Environment ...

The Cipromed project, with a total budget of €4.7 million, is bridging the gap between science and practical application, enabling consumers to source protein from microalgae and insects while helping producers ...

Cyprus’ mountains play a crucial role in the country’s environmental, economic and cultural sustainability, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou stressed during an event marking the inauguration of new facilities at ...

Consumers end up throwing away around one quarter of all the food they buy, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Friday, urging the public to try and change their habits. ...

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou is in Warsaw on Monday to participate in the first coordination meeting of the EU Council of Agriculture and Fisheries presidencies. The presidency trio comprises Poland, ...

The increase of the lionfish population could be addressed by promoting it as an alternative dish, as it was “delicious”, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Monday. Panayiotou, who held ...

Cyprus’ commitment to implementing decisive actions against the climate crisis was reaffirmed by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou during her participation in the COP29 meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, the ministry announced ...

The installation of a 14.3-kilometre underground cable in the Paphos forest marks the first step in a long-term plan to reduce or eliminate fire risks linked to electricity cables, Agriculture ...

Cyprus’ income from emissions allowances will fall by around €30 million next year, the agriculture ministry disclosed on Friday. The figures were disclosed ahead of discussions in parliament over the ministry’...

Cyprus has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable fishing practices and the conservation of marine resources, as Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou addressed the inaugural meeting of the 24th annual meeting of ...

Cypriot traditional quality products such as halloumi, kolokasi and commandaria, are national treasures, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said on Thursday. The minister was speaking at the second CyFood B2B ...