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Call for Support Measures for Sheep and Goat Farmers in the Occupied Territories - "One of the Most Difficult Periods"

Published January 2, 2026, 14:23
Call for Support Measures for Sheep and Goat Farmers in the Occupied Territories - "One of the Most Difficult Periods"

The president of the "Association for the Protection of Karpasia" in the occupied territories, Dursun Chebi, has called on the authorities to take immediate measures to support sheep and goat farmers, describing the current period as one of the most difficult in the history of the sector. The sale of lambs and goats has virtually stalled, increasing their maintenance costs, while the import of meat creates competition that makes it difficult for Turkish Cypriot producers due to the high cost of feed. Mr. Chebi warned that a lack of support will lead to small producers abandoning the profession, increasing dependence on abroad and prices.