Farmers to receive EU aid for fertiliser and agricultural fuel costs
The agriculture ministry announced emergency EU support for farmers, with fuel and fertiliser subsidies capped at €5,000 per beneficiary.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Farmers will receive EU-funded emergency aid to offset increased fertiliser and agricultural fuel costs, the agriculture ministry announced on Friday.
Support limits and funding
The ministry said the payments would come through an emergency assistance plan due to be announced in November. The scheme falls under EU regulations and cabinet decisions aimed at easing the effects of the Middle East crisis.
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RelatedSheep and goat farmers vow to oppose any change to halloumi milk quota after 2029According to the ministry, support for coloured fuel used in agriculture will cover some of its cost, up to €0.126 per litre. Fertiliser assistance will cover up to 15 per cent of submitted invoice amounts, with each beneficiary receiving a minimum fertiliser payment of €100.
The ministry said the EU would fund both subsidies, with total assistance limited to €5,000 per beneficiary.
Applications in November
Applications may be lodged with district agricultural offices during November’s first fortnight, the ministry said. It added that precise application dates would be released shortly.
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