COLD SNAP HITS THE EAST
The recent cold snap in Cyprus has caused major crop damage. Farmers in both the Larnaca and Famagusta districts, in the east of the island, have suffered from a devastating frost that has affected their crops. Potato fields in particular have suffered losses, raising fears of dramatic price increases in the coming months.
A SERIES OF DRASTIC ACTIONS
The cold snap has seen farmers take drastic action as they struggle to protect their livelihoods. Extreme tactics have included constantly watering fields overnight in a final effort to minimise crop losses. Constantly watering crops, so that frost does not settle, has seen farmers, monitor temperatures and then begin watering crops until daybreak.
EXTRA WATER NEEDED
Teams from the agriculture ministry have been working closely with farmers and have recently visited farms to help assess damage. Additional water for farmers adopting this particular tactic has been made available, but several crops have already been ruined.
