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Promotion to the Parliament of legislation for proper treatment of waste in the livestock units that operate in the city and province of Larnaca, was decided, among other things, in a meeting held with the main topic of discussion the stench that has been observed recently.
A statement from the Municipality of Larnaca states that “yesterday Monday a meeting was held during which the problems of odor created by the movement of manure from livestock farms in the wider province of Larnaca and its placement in fields were discussed. The meeting was attended by MPs from the provinces of Larnaca and Famagusta, the Chairman of the Environment Committee of the Parliament, the Mayors of Larnaca, Aradippou and Dromolaxia – Meneou, members of the Larnaca Municipal Council, the Director of the Department of Environment, Environment and Department ».
During the meeting “the concern of all local actors in the province of Larnaca was expressed about the phenomenon of odor, which is especially intense this year and the competent Departments of the State were asked to take immediate measures.”
After a discussion, it was decided that “legislation for the proper treatment of waste in livestock units should be promoted in Parliament (separation of liquid waste from solids and creation of treatment plants). It was also decided to modify the code of good agricultural practice to include the direct incorporation of manure in the field after its transfer and dispersal in it “.
It was also decided to “include in the code and penalties for those who will not comply and to increase the information programs by the Departments of Agriculture and Environment of livestock and farmers for the proper management of liquid and solid fodder waste. Also at the meeting it was decided that Authorities of Local Authorities should be authorized to impose extrajudicial fines regarding the improper management of liquid and solid fodder waste both in the units and during their transport and disposal in the fields “.
