Environment · Cyprus
Agriculture Department warns against importing plants and seeds into Cyprus
4 sourcesFirst reported 16 days agoUpdated 16 days ago
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- The Department of Agriculture in Cyprus has issued a warning against bringing plants, seeds, and plant products into the country.
- They emphasize that these items may harbor harmful pests and diseases not currently found in Cyprus.
- Even a single plant or packet of seeds can pose a significant threat to the island's environment, agriculture, and economy.
- The department is urging travelers to refrain from carrying such items as souvenirs to prevent potential ecological damage.
- This warning was reiterated amid concerns over the serious impacts that could arise from such imports.
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Cyprus Mail+20m
Politis+53m
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Προειδοποιεί το Τμήμα Γεωργίας: Μην φέρνετε φυτά και σπόρους από το εξωτερικό - Κίνδυνος για το περιβάλλον και την οικονομία της Κύπρου
Politis· 16 days ago
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Τμ. Γεωργίας: Σοβαρές επιπτώσεις από μεταφορά φυτών και σπόρων από εξωτερικό
Sigmalive· 16 days ago

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Τμήμα Γεωργίας: Σοβαρές επιπτώσεις από μεταφορά φυτών και σπόρων από το εξωτερικό
Omega TV (Omegalive)· 16 days ago

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Travellers warned against bringing plants into Cyprus
Cyprus Mail· 16 days ago