Pressure relief valve for farmers and livestock breeders – First subsidy payments begin today – Meeting between MPs & Tsiaras
Today marks the start of the first wave of payments, totaling around €40–45 million, mainly for the so-called “old organic” schemes. The hope is that the advance for the basic income support will be paid out in the second half of November
“Ten-Day War” to halt the spread of sheep and goat pox – “We risk a lockdown,” said Tsiaras
Almost 263,000 animals have been culled in 13 months – A race against time now for on-site inspections by veterinarians, installation of disinfection stations on main roads, and stricter measures – What a lockdown would mean
What farmers gained from the meeting with the government team
What are the "grey" areas of the negotiation - The black spots for farmers and the ministry's responses