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Pig Breeders Association Expresses Satisfaction with Government Support Measures for Livestock Farming

Published March 17, 2026, 10:12
Pig Breeders Association Expresses Satisfaction with Government Support Measures for Livestock Farming

The Pan-Cypriot Pig Breeders Association expresses its satisfaction with the decisions of the Council of Ministers regarding the support of the livestock sector, in the context of managing the impact of foot-and-mouth disease. The Association thanks the President of the Republic for his interest and the Minister of Agriculture, as well as all relevant bodies, for their prompt response and announcement of support measures. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation and coordination for effectively addressing the challenges facing the sector. The Association highlights that pig farming is a fundamental pillar of the Cypriot economy, contributing to food security, rural development and job creation. It believes that the state's measures strengthen the resilience of the livestock sector and lay the foundations for sustainable development.