The Cyprus Agricultural Chamber in collaboration with the National Rural Network and the Union of Cypriot Farmers (EKA), organized an event on Friday, 26 September 2025, titled ‘the pressures Cyprus faces due to climate change and the need to redefine agriculture.’ Dr. Panayiotis Dalias, soil scientist and Senior Agricultural Research Officer at the Ινστιτούτο Γεωργικών Ερευνών...
As part of its outreach and knowledge-sharing activities, LIFE-AgrOassis hosted, on Thursday 24 July 2025, an online networking meeting with the teams of LIFE OLIVER and LIFE ResLand. LIFE OLIVER is developing an international standard system that allows olive oil producers to access the carbon credit market. The project is coordinated by the University of Perugia,...
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Laona Foundation participated in a meeting organized by AKEL with representatives of environmental organizations. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in addressing the critical environmental challenges facing Cyprus. The representatives of the Laona Foundation highlighted the severity of the water issue, emphasizing the large number...
On Tuesday, 3 June 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming two distinguished scientists to our offices: Dr. Eleni Maloupa, former Director of Research at the Hellenic Agricultural Organization 'Demeter', and Dr. Andreas Oikonomou, former Professor at the Pedagogical Department of the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education.The meeting took place in the context...
Cyprus Community Seed Bank The Cyprus Community Bank of Traditional Seeds has become a reality, fulfilling a long-standing vision tirelessly pursued by Mr. Panikos Hambas, Secretary General of the Union of Cypriot Farmers (EKA), and his colleagues. The Bank is now part of the Community Seed Banks of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and aims to: Educate...
On April 29 and 30, 2025, the partners of the LIFE-AgrOassis project met in Thessaly. The meeting took place at the Department of Agriculture, Crop Production and Rural Environment of the University of Thessaly, in Volos, Greece. The urgent need for the agricultural sector to adapt to the climate crisis is now undeniable. According to a...
Signing event in Cyprus The official signing of contracts between the European project LIFE-AgrOassis (2022–2026) and the participating farmers took place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI). During the event, Dr. Panayiotis Dalias, Senior Agricultural Research Officer at the Agricultural Research Institute and project coordinator, spoke about the three main pillars of...
Farmers Sign Agreements – LIFE-AgrOassis On Sunday, March 16, during a public event held at the "Kierion" Hotel in Karditsa, 21 farmers – members of the Local Organization for Land Improvements (TOEV) of Tavropos, Karditsa, signed cooperation agreements with the University of Thessaly, the project coordinator for the LIFE-AgrOassis project in Thessaly. The project is funded by...
Interview with Demetris TsimourisDimitris Tsimouris has been involved in agriculture for the past eight years. He mainly cultivates olives, potatoes, onions, legumes, and grains. He tries to apply sustainable practices and adapt to industry challenges, aiming for continuous growth in his production. He has been part of the LIFE-AgrOassis project since 2023.1. How did you...
We invite you on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 16:00, to the Agricultural Research Institute in Nicosia for the presentation of the LIFE-AgrOassis European project and its associated farmers. The LIFE-AgrOassis project aims to help the agricultural sector adapt to and tackle the impacts of climate change. It is based on three key actions to support...