Dairy producers in the north call for support for domestic production

The association of Turkish Cypriot milk producers on Tuesday urged measures to protect the dairy protection sector amid a decrease in consumption and an economic slowdown in the north.

It called for swift action, such as temporarily suspending imports of milk and dairy products or raising tariffs, to support local production.

The association warned that the weakening of the sector could have significant effects on rural development and food security, with the latter highlighted...