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Cyprus implements action plan to secure halloumi PDO status
Cyprus is working to meet European Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) requirements for halloumi cheese, which involves increasing the use of goat and sheep milk to at least 50 percent. Officials have noted that reaching this target by the July 2029 deadline may be difficult.
Andreas Grigoriu, Director General of Agriculture, presented a 10-point action plan to the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee to boost small ruminant milk production and improve oversight. The plan includes establishing two specialized committees and providing 2 million euros in emergency support to goat and sheep farmers.
Halloumi exports exceed 350 million euros annually and are considered a vital national asset. To support the sector, the government is developing 26 large-scale livestock units on state land and has shifted annual capital subsidies to be based on productivity rather than animal count. Approximately 29 million euros of the 67 million euros in total subsidies are currently allocated to the goat and sheep farming sector.
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Andreas Grigoriu · Christos Senekis · Cyprus · Cyprus University of Technology · Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment · Yannakis Gavriil
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- [● 3 SOURCES] An emergency support of 2 million euros is planned for goat and sheep farmers. haberkibris.com · sondakikakibris.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Halloumi exports exceed 350 million euros annually. haberkibris.com · sondakikakibris.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] It is difficult to reach the 50 percent goat and sheep milk target by the July 2029 deadline. haberkibris.com · sondakikakibris.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The target is to reach at least 50 percent goat and sheep milk usage in Halloumi by July 2029. haberkibris.com · sondakikakibris.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 10-point action plan is being prepared to increase goat and sheep milk production and improve oversight. haberkibris.com · sondakikakibris.com