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Greek agriculture officials address livestock losses and compensation
Greek agricultural officials are addressing critical challenges facing the livestock sector, particularly in the Thessaly region. Former Deputy Minister Vasilis Kokkalis met with Minister Margaritis Schoinas to discuss government efforts to seek European Union adjustments that would allow for the reconstitution of livestock capital lost to extreme weather and disease.
Key discussions included potential compensation for stored animal feed and the need to address income losses for farmers in Thessaly. Kokkalis highlighted two major gaps in current aid: the exclusion of farmers affected by avian influenza and those who lost livestock to extreme weather in 2024.
Additionally, Deputy Minister Athanasios Kavvadas emphasized a nationwide preventive strategy to combat animal diseases. This plan aims to strengthen biosecurity measures across all Greek regions to prevent the spread of infections from neighboring countries.
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Athanasios Kavvadas · Margaritis Schoinas · Ministry of Rural Development and Food · Thessaly · Vasilis Kokkalis
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing a nationwide preventive plan to prevent the spread of animal diseases. zantetimes.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Greek government intends to seek EU adjustments to facilitate the reconstitution of livestock capital. www.larisanew.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is considering compensation for stored animal feed. www.larisanew.gr