Greek Member of Parliament Giorgos Stylios held a meeting with the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to address critical issues in the primary sector. He focused on measures to combat the Black Fly pest in citrus crops, including covering…

Christos Kellas, Greece’s Deputy Minister of Rural Development, emphasized the importance of cooperation with veterinary services and farmers to combat outbreaks such as foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease. He acknowledged incidents of negligence among some farmers and outlined the…

Carditsa experienced a smooth transition under the impact of storm ‘Alexandros,’ with a night free of major issues despite initial concerns triggered by emergency alerts. On Friday, November 15, the region saw heavy rain and light snowfall in the mountains,…

The Greek Organization for Payment and Control of Community Aid (ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ) has completed payments under Measure 10 for agro-environmental initiatives and Measure 11 for organic farming for 2023. A total of €181,969.28 was disbursed to 13,551 beneficiaries under Measure 10,…

The recent outbreak of sheep pox in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace has escalated, with 11 new cases reported last week, bringing the total to 21. Approximately 37,000 animals are facing culling as the Ministry of Rural Development extends a ban…

Greece’s Ministry of Rural Development and Food has announced a week-long extension of measures to control sheep pox, effective until November 22. The General Veterinary Directorate will reassess epidemiological data the following week to implement targeted actions. Current restrictions include…

Olive oil production in Greece is projected to rise this year, reaching 200,000 to 250,000 tons nationwide, up from 100,000 to 120,000 tons last year. In Kos specifically, production is estimated at 600 tons, bolstered by better quality olives due…

Farsala, Greece, known for its fertile land, is a hub for pulse cultivation, producing 53% of the country’s fava beans and notable lentil varieties. Local farmers, like cooperative leader Kostas Brellas, highlight the region’s complex microclimate, which enhances the flavor…

Greece anticipates an olive production of 250,000 tons this year, an increase from last year. Despite positive yield predictions, wholesalers face a troubling drop in prices, now at 5 euros per liter. Farmers, like Antonis Chatzianthropoulos, emphasize the unpredictable weather’s…

Farmers from Pelion gathered in Volos to protest against their declining livelihoods due to adverse weather, primarily fog affecting their crops. Their motorized demonstration halted traffic in the city, with protesters demanding a meeting with the Ministry of Rural Development….

The Agricultural Association of Anemotia is taking proactive measures against the spread of sheep pox. Utilizing self-funding, members have installed disinfectant mats at village entrances and are regularly replenishing disinfectants. They urge local farmers to heed veterinary guidance to protect…

Greek lawmaker Huseyin Zeybek has raised urgent questions in Parliament about the multifaceted crisis facing the livestock sector, including floods and outbreaks of animal diseases. He criticized the government’s lack of foresight and absence of preventative measures, which have led…