A sickness is hurting farmers in Cyprus. It is called Foot and Mouth Disease. Many animals have died. Farmers are angry with the government. They say the plans are not good.
The sickness started near Larnaca. It is spreading fast now. The government is trying to stop it. They have killed many goats and sheep. This is to stop the disease from spreading. New places also have the sickness.
Farmers are very sad. Their jobs are in danger. Many farmers went to Nicosia. They gave a letter to President Christodoulides. They do not think killing healthy animals is right. It hurts their businesses.
Farmers want money for their animals. They also think rules may have helped the sickness spread. Scientists are studying the disease. Police are stopping people from moving animals. This sickness was bad before. It can cause big money problems.
The government worries protests will spread the sickness. It is a hard problem. They must stop the sickness. Farmers need help too. This is a danger for farming in Cyprus.