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KOAP: Over 98.5% of Farmers Have Received Acreage Subsidies

Published February 10, 2026, 14:36

The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation (KOAP) announced that it has paid acreage subsidies to over 98.5% of eligible applicants. The payment of subsidies is made in accordance with current legislation, after completing checks and ensuring that the necessary conditions are met. For the year 2025, out of 27,398 applications, subsidies totaling €41,300,960 have been approved and paid for 26,156 applications. Additionally, checks have been completed for approximately 800 applications and payment is expected within the current week. KOAP assures that it continues to process the remaining applications, ensuring the validity and regularity of payments, in compliance with European guidelines. The announcement comes in response to farmer protests who are planning a new mobilization outside the KOAP offices.