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Agricultural Organizations Praise Measures for Livestock Farmers

Published March 17, 2026, 17:03
Agricultural Organizations Praise Measures for Livestock Farmers

Agricultural organizations expressed their satisfaction with the measures announced by the government to address the problems faced by livestock farmers due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. They believe that these measures are a positive step towards the recovery of the sector and address the problems on many levels. Specifically, they state that the measures concern full compensation for those affected, support for their income, and the rapid reactivation of livestock production. Additionally, they expressed their support for the appointment of Stavros Malas as head of the scientific committee for the reconstruction of the livestock sector, considering it an important step in the right direction.