meat prices

Latest meeting between farmers and north , ‘govt’ ends without result

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Latest meeting between farmers and north , ‘govt’ ends without result

The latest meeting between Turkish Cypriot farmers and the north’s ‘government’ over the ongoing dispute regarding imported meat ended without result on Friday, the north’s animal producers’ and breeders’ union chairman Mustafa Naimogullari said on Friday.Naimogullari had met with ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel, ‘finance minister’ Ozdemir Berova, ‘agriculture minister’ Huseyin Cavus, and ‘economy minister’ Olgun … Read more

Farmers and , ‘govt’ in north refuse to back down over imported meat

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Farmers and , ‘govt’ in north refuse to back down over imported meat

The ‘government’ in the north of Cyprus is determined to import meat from abroad, with the first shipment arriving from the Netherlands. The imported meat will be stored at -18 degrees Celsius and sold in supermarkets. Despite a meeting with ‘ministers’ and union leaders, no agreement was reached, and protests by the union will continue. The government also plans to import meat from Spain, and opposition party CTP ‘MP’ Teberruken Ulucay questioned why meat could not be imported from the Republic of Cyprus where European Union standards are enforced.

World food prices up in April for second month, says UN agency

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World food prices up in April for second month, says UN agency

The United Nations food agency’s world price index rose for a second consecutive month in April due to higher meat prices, small increases in vegetable oils and cereals, despite declines in sugar and dairy products.

800 kg meat seized ahead of Easter

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800 kg meat seized ahead of Easter

Authorities seized 800 kg of meat products from the market ahead of Easter, not for health reasons but mostly for labeling issues. Meat prices are up compared to last year, with lamb and kid meat being 10% more expensive. Chicken prices have dropped by 3 to 4%. Meat consumption during Easter typically amounts to 800,000 kg, with 40,000 animals slaughtered.

Two metric tonnes of smuggled beef seized in north

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Two metric tonnes of smuggled beef seized in north

Almost two metric tonnes of beef smuggled from the Republic were seized in the Kyrenia district. The operation was conducted by the Turkish Cypriot police and the north’s customs department. A total of 1,987.7 kilograms of beef and 67.1kg of lamb were seized. Three men were arrested in connection with the smuggling.

140kgs of beef from Republic seized in north

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140kgs of beef from Republic seized in north

140 kilograms of beef smuggled from the Republic were seized by police in the north, with two arrests made. Meat prices in the north are typically higher than those in the Republic, driving Turkish Cypriot consumers to buy meat products south of the Green Line and, occasionally, illegally take it back to the north.

Turkish Cypriot butchers protest as consumers buy from Republic

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Turkish Cypriot butchers protest as consumers buy from Republic

Turkish Cypriot butchers are experiencing a loss of customers as consumers opt to buy cheaper meat in the Republic of Cyprus. The butchers held a protest at the north’s slaughterhouse, where they slaughtered two lambs. They are urging the northern government to take urgent action to allow meat to be sold at competitive prices. The butchers’ association has highlighted that the high price of livestock in the north is causing economic difficulties for vendors, leading to potential bankruptcy. They are unable to sell meat, which leads to waste as the unsold meat spoils, and as a result, animal slaughter rates have dropped significantly. The butchers have expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s inaction to address the crisis, which is affecting their livelihood and the broader economy, including production and tourism sectors. They warn that if the situation does not improve, it could lead to more severe consequences.

Turkish Cypriot butchers protest as consumers buy from Republic

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Turkish Cypriot butchers protest as consumers buy from Republic

Turkish Cypriot butchers have called on their government to take action because consumers are buying cheaper meat in the Republic of Cyprus instead of from them. They held a protest at the north’s slaughterhouse, where they slaughtered two lambs. The butchers’ association is urging the government to find a solution that would allow them to sell meat at prices competitive with those in South Cyprus. They are experiencing a decline in sales, which is leading to financial difficulties such as being unable to pay for basic expenses. The price of livestock in the north has increased, forcing butchers to raise their prices, and as a result, the stock of meat has dropped due to low demand. They are discarding unsold meat that has spoiled, and the rate of animal slaughter has decreased significantly. The butchers have expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s lack of action to address the crisis and warned that if the situation continues, it could lead to more severe problems.