The production of gold apples in Cyprus amounts to about a thousand tons

The production of gold apples in Cyprus amounts to about one thousand tons, with a value of around 1,3 million euros and with the cultivated areas of gold apples reaching 185 hectares, said on Sunday night the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Costas Kadis, citing data of the Statistical Service.

In his greeting at the Golden Apple Festival, Mr. Kadis said that the golden apple is a very important crop for Cyprus, especially in the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, since under the right conditions, it can be a good source of income for the producer. while contributing to the retention of the population in the countryside.

He added that "in recent years, Cypriot agriculture is facing many challenges", noting that "the Government is making every effort to address these challenges, having implemented all available financial tools."

"From 2014," he said, "when the current period of the Rural Development Program has begun, until this year, when its transitional period ends, a total of over 850 million euros will have been targeted at our rural world, from European and national funds. ».

According to the Minister of Agriculture, "for the further support of agricultural activity and the sustainable development of the countryside, the role of the new Common Agricultural Policy until 2027 is expected to be crucial, in the planning of which we actively participated, including favorable provisions for the country." us".

At the same time, he stated that in line with the EU policies, Cyprus extended the actions of reorganization and improvement of the operation of the agricultural sector, adding that the reform of the risk management sector in agricultural production, as well as the legislation to deal with Unfair Trade agri-food supply chain and improving the way public markets operate for the benefit of our farmers are just some of them.

In addition, Mr. Kadis said that the government attaches great importance to highlighting the uniqueness of Cypriot products, to add that the registration of halloumi as a product of Protected Designation of Origin is a collective success, while our constant pursuit is the registration of our other agricultural products. in the lists of geographical indications of the European Union.