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The Agriculture and Industrial Show (known also as Il-Wirja ta’ Santa Marija) has been organized by the Gozo Agricultural, Industrial and Cultural Society since 1855. Held annually on the 14th and 15th of August, it is a showcase for local crafts, agricultural products and live animals. It is held in the Villa Rundle public gardens …

“Gozitan and Maltese livestock farmers need the full support of the Maltese government to ensure continuity of their operations in milk production which have been facing unbalanced competition since Malta joined the EU,” said MEP Alfred Sant. The MEP speaking during a visit to a livestock farm in Kercem, Gozo, added that “while Gozitan and …

The Minister for Gozo Justyne Caruana has inaugurated a new section dedicated specifically to cats at the Animal Welfare Complex. Dr Caruana said this has been a year of unprecedented investment in this sphere, from a human resource point of view as well as capital investment and these have resulted in better facilities and better …

Malta’s agri-food sector is embracing innovation and diversification to market its high quality, niche products. Malta’s agricultural sector is on the edge of a new green revolution as serious attention is being paid towards tackling the many challenges facing the sector. With just 13,000 hectares of agricultural land, Malta’s food producers have struggled to maintain …

The Ministry for Gozo, in collaboration with the Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) has embarked on a campaign entitled Cleaner and Greener Gozo. This scheme is offering the opportunity to people who are currently unemployed to gain new working experience whilst also encouraging more persons to take care of the Gozitan environment. As part of …

A study of Gozitan farming trends finds that urgent work needs to be done to ensure local farmers are ready to face the challenges posed by climate change. But a generational divide may be the key to it all. Local farmers need to be given easier access to information of climate change if they are …

Nature Trust – FEE Malta has voiced its concern over the comments made on the current state of local agriculture during an interview featured in the media yesterday with Mr Malcolm Borg, one of the founders of the new NGO Ghaqda Bdiewa Attivi. NTM said that the interview laments the fact that, according to official …

Sunday’s Pet Fun Day, organised by the Ministry for Gozo at the Animal Welfare Gozo section, with a great turnout of visitors with their pets. Everyone hailed it as a great success, hoping that it will become a regular event. The event, which took place at the Xewkija Experimental Farm, was held to raise awareness …

Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Clint Camilleri, has said that once again payments have been distributed to animal NGOs, including Gozo SPC A, that are helping with the homing of animals. These NGOs continue to follow up all cases even after adoption takes place, he said. Clint Camilleri, said that the total …

Gozo SPCA is one of eleven NGOs to receive funding to a combined total of €25,000. Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Clint Camilleri said that this “first € 25,000” in funding is going to NGOs to take care of animal welfare. Clint Camilleri said that “everyone knows that the protection of animals …