Positive was the picture presented by Easter this year marketAccording to the competent authorities and with sources from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, pointing out that the Obelian market operated exemplary, with no proficiency problems and prices at satisfactory levels until the last minute.
“It is noteworthy that many believed that there would be issues, due to the reduction of animal capital (because of the zoonoses), which was not the case in the end,” the Sources of the Ministry of Culture told the Athenian – Macedonian News Agency. they moved under 10 euros The kilo in the Varvakio market, which shows that the market has remained operational and under control. “
They are, as they point out, the result of “coordinated actions designed in a timely manner and consistently implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, in cooperation with the competent control services and the relevant ministries”.
A key role in this effort played the working group which was formed at the initiative of the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Costas Tsiaras, and is responsible for the daily coordination of controls throughout the range of supply chain. It is noted that through the particular group, Intensive and targeted controls were organized and implemented, such as the Central Market Renti, the Varvakian market and the entry points of the animal capital in the country to avoid distortions in the market.
“The checks made by all services were frequent and strict. The state worked organized and seriously, with the audits being carried out at all stages of trafficking, “Apostolos Apostolos Apostolos Apostolos told RES-EIA.
Indeed, as he noted, the group set up by the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning “worked exceptionally”, stressing that “the checks were carried out by everyone, by the Veterinary Services, by SDOE, by the Financial Police, by the Ministry of Education, by the Ministry of Development, etc.”
“The state worked seriously and the consumer was protected to the fullest. This year the consumer should feel safe, “Mr Apostolakos said.
For their part, sources of YPATA told RES-EIA that “Checks were thorough, everyday and systematic. We knew that Easter is a traditionally period of intense demand and increased market mobility, so we were moved in time to prevent phenomena of profanity, Greeks or shortages. “
Despite the positive image recorded by Easter, the same sources assure that the YPATA does not complain by stressing “We continue the effort daily for a transparent and fair market, which respects both the consumer and the producer“, Stressing that citizens’ confidence is enhanced through the consequence of controls and quality assurance.
The image presented by the Obelian Market this year, the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, is an example of the writing of the strategy followed with the aim of supporting primary production, maintaining proficiency and controlling imports through institutional and functional interventions.
Finally, in terms of the health image of animal capital, high -level sources of the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning that a clear improvement is recorded, with a significant retreat of zoonoses that had caused concern in the past.
“The plague of small ruminants has virtually disappeared, and in terms of smallpox, although local queues have occurred in cases, the situation remains completely controlled,” they said. And they conclude that the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning does not rest: “We continue to persevere with preventive and repressive measures, with the strengthening of veterinary controls and the rigorous application of health protocols.”