The Cypriot cherry production is valued at €1.6 million. Cherries are an important crop in Cyprus, especially for mountain and semi mountain communities. Under the right circumstances, these fruits can offer in a good source of income for the producers.
This weekend, Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos said that although the agricultural sector contributes, in numbers, a small part of the Gross National Product, it nevertheless exerts a significant influence on other sectors of the economy, thus multiplying its value as it helps maintain the social fabric in rural areas.
The sector in Cyprus, he said, faces a lot of challenges but through his Ministry, the government is determined to improve the competitiveness of Cyprus products. To this end, the Strategic Agricultural Plan 2023-27 is expected to be important as it sees the disbursement of €454 million. The plan includes measures that promote the sustainability and competitiveness of farmers, while at the same time aiming at mitigating environmental problems and addressing climate change.
Source: cyprus-mail.com