Due to the drought of 1999-2000, the House approved compensation to assist farmers and producers affected equalling CYP 4.21 mln.
CYP 2.4 mln will be distributed to goat and sheep farmers affected by the drought, mainly in the areas of Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta. A further CYP 1.81 mln will be paid out to fruit and vegetable producers. In February of this year the sum of CYP 600.000 was approved for compensation to drought-affected sheep farmers.
CYP 2.4 mln will be distributed to goat and sheep farmers affected by the drought, mainly in the areas of Nicosia, Larnaca and Famagusta. A further CYP 1.81 mln will be paid out to fruit and vegetable producers. In February of this year the sum of CYP 600.000 was approved for compensation to drought-affected sheep farmers.