Agriculture minister Maria Panayiotou attends EU AGRIFISH Council meeting in Brussels

Cyprus Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Maria Panayiotou participated in the EU Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRIFISH) Council meeting held in Brussels. The primary focus of the meeting was the implementation of the Vision for Agriculture and Food initiative, one year after its launch. Panayiotou highlighted that the agricultural sector faces significant pressure due to rising production costs and an unstable global trading environment. She emphasized the need for agriculture to remain a central focus in international trade agreements and multilateral discussions. The council session aims to evaluate the progress of the current vision and assess whether adjustments are necessary to ensure future stability. Furthermore, ministers discussed the energy transition within the EU's agriculture and fisheries sectors. The discussion aims to balance competitiveness with long-term sustainability for farmers and the broader ecosystem.