Saturday night saw Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, declare the government’s firm commitment to supporting the country’s farming sector, warning that climate change and rising costs are putting severe pressure on producers.
Speaking at the 16th Pan-Cyprian Watermelon Festival in the village district of Frenaros, Panayiotou said the government and her ministry regard the development and protection of the primary sector as a top priority.
“The primary sector faces the
