Support for Pig Farming with the Slaughter of 6,500 Pigs in Cyprus
March 27, 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to slaughter 6,500 pigs to support the pig farming sector in Cyprus and ensure quality meat for consumers. This decision was made due to restrictions imposed by the European Commission because of foot-and-mouth disease. The pigs will be sold in the domestic market, boosting demand in the tourism and hospitality industries. While the sector shows positive signs, consumer prices remain unchanged from last year. As producers face pressure due to prices, consumers have yet to see the benefits from the decrease in live pig prices.