The EU’s Ministers for Agriculture discussed the current situation in the agricultural market as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, during the Agriculture and Fisheries Council which was held in Brussels on Monday.
Representing Cyprus, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Costas Kadis, informed his fellow Ministers about the difficulties faced by the country with regard to the supply of food and raw materials due to its geographical location, making particular reference to the unfavourable conditions faced by livestock farmers.
As noted in a statement by the Ministry of Agriculture, the views and suggestions submitted during the meeting will be discussed on the working group level.
Source: Cyprus News Agency