Greek feta, recognized as the fourth most identifiable cheese product globally, experienced a significant 7% increase in exports during the first half of 2024. Industry professionals emphasize the need for state support to bolster the livelihoods of shepherds and address…
Greek livestock farmers from the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (AM-TH) are protesting for equal treatment regarding compensation for livestock losses due to disease, following recent comments suggesting that only farmers in Evros and Rodopi would be exempt from…
In the scenic Mount Mainalo, the Maragkos family has established a thriving honey business, rooted in the passion instilled by their father, Nikos Maragkos. The family produces various honey types, including the award-winning ‘Fir Honey’, celebrated for its unique qualities…
The 7th AgriBusiness Forum 2024, themed ‘Quo Vadis Greek & European agriculture’, will host 60 key speakers from Greece and abroad on November 21-22 at EBEA. The forum will cover various aspects of agriculture, including environmental policies, food security, resilience…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited a nursery in Kapandriti to discuss the Greek government’s €150 million initiative aimed at enhancing greenhouse cultivation. The program focuses on modernizing farming practices, addressing challenges like labor shortages and rising energy costs, and adapting…
Farmers from Ilia County staged a symbolic protest at the Agricultural Economy Directorate in Pyrgos, following a meeting in Patras focused on issues within the olive farming sector. Key concerns discussed included last year’s low yields and the impact of…
In December, Greek cotton producers and the government will convene to discuss the viability of cotton farming in Greece, as soaring production costs and drought-related yield declines raise concerns. Currently, prices are under €0.50 per kilogram, leading many farmers to…
Today, a PASOK-KINAL delegation, led by Manolis Chnaris and program coordinator Lefteris Karchimakis, is visiting Magnesia to engage with local farmers and agricultural representatives. The visit aims to address significant issues facing the primary sector, exacerbated by government shortcomings and…
In August, heavy rains severely damaged peach crops ready for harvest in the regions of Imathia, Alexandria, and Pella, prompting over 500 farmers to file a lawsuit against the Greek Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) to claim compensation. The farmers, facing…
