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Lesvos livestock farms to receive 7.7 million euros in compensation
Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Thanasis Kavvadas, announced that 7,726,101 euros will be paid to 143 livestock holdings in Lesvos. This compensation is intended to cover the loss of 46,124 animals due to epidemics.
The total amount of compensation to be distributed is reported as 8,787,956 euros. The announcement was made during a parliamentary committee meeting regarding a broad 77-article bill aimed at regulating various primary production sectors, including fisheries, aquaculture, apiculture, and livestock.
Regarding the Single Application for Support 2026, Kavvadas noted that 20,000 applications have been finalized, while 100,000 are in temporary submission. The deadline for submission has been extended to September 25, with advance payments expected by the end of October. Additionally, the minister outlined new compensation limits: a maximum of 100% of the insured production value per plot, and a total cap of 200,000 euros per beneficiary across all damage categories.
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ELGA · Lesvos · Ministry of Rural Development and Food · OPEKEPE · Thanasis Kavvadas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The annual compensation limit per agricultural plot is set at 100% of the insured value of production. www.agronews.gr
- [DISPUTED] The Greek government will pay 7,726,101 euros in compensation to livestock farms in Lesvos. www.lesvospen.gr · agroekfrasi.gr · www.agronews.gr
- [DISPUTED] The compensation covers 46,124 dead animals. www.lesvospen.gr · agroekfrasi.gr · www.agronews.gr
- [DISPUTED] The payments will be distributed to 143 livestock holdings in Lesvos. www.lesvospen.gr · agroekfrasi.gr · www.agronews.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The deadline for submitting Single Application for Support 2026 has been extended to September 25. www.agronews.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Total compensation per beneficiary for all damage categories shall not exceed 200,000 euros. www.agronews.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An advance payment is scheduled for the end of October. www.agronews.gr
- [DISPUTED] The total amount of compensation to be provided is 8,787,956 euros. www.lesvospen.gr · agroekfrasi.gr · www.agronews.gr