The EU-Mercosur agreement was scrutinised on Wednesday at the House agriculture committee, focusing on the impact it will have on the rural economy, with minister Maria Panayiotou assuring that the deal would benefit Cypriot exports with a drop of 55 per cent in duties.
Panayiotou told MPs that the deal would furthermore promote authentic Cypriot products abroad, increasing added value and enhancing international recognition.
MPs and agricultural organisations expressed concern
