Stavros Malas presents livestock sector reconstruction plan to President Christodoulides

On August 27, 2026, Stavros Malas, head of the Special Scientific Committee for the Reconstruction of the Livestock Sector, is scheduled to present the committee's findings to President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace. The committee was established by the Council of Ministers on March 16, 2026, with a mandate to develop a resilient and modern ten-year model for the Cypriot livestock industry within three months.

The committee, led by the President of the Cyprus Institute, Stavros Malas, comprises various stakeholders, including scientists, livestock farmers, and representatives from relevant ministries and agricultural organizations. Malas has publicly emphasized that the traditional livestock model has reached its limits and is no longer sustainable, necessitating a comprehensive structural reform.

This initiative aims to address current industry challenges and revitalize the sector through strategic, sustainable farming practices. The presentation serves as a critical step in gaining government support for the proposed reforms, which are intended to provide a long-term framework for the sector's development and modernization.