“Farmers deserve better.” That was the message delivered by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a recorded video addressing the opening of the "Shaping the Future of Farming and the Agri-Food Sector" conference held in Brussels on 8 May 2025. Her statement set the tone for a day of dialogue, as she called … Continue reading “Evolution” as the main theme of the conference on the Vision for EU Agriculture and Food
At the forefront of land management in Croatia During a recent workshop organised by the EU CAP Network in Zagreb, I joined attendees from twenty-five Member States to focus on funding aimed at generational renewal across the EU. The event provided a platform for learning and networking, connecting me with various stakeholders deeply involved in … Continue reading Meet the farmer | Karlo Koprivnjak
Over the last years youths are traveling much more. Some venture abroad to further their studies, while others travel to work and widen their horizons. It is not common, on the other hand, to hear about young farmers, who manage to travel while leaving their farms behind. Being a full time farmer means having a … Continue reading MaYA co-founder travels to China for an agri study tour
I can't believe that four years have gone by since the official launch of MaYA! The Malta Youth in Agriculture (MaYA) Foundation was inaugurated on Sunday 1st April 2014 by the Hon. Roderick Galdes, during an event which took place at the Limestone Heritage in Siggiewi. It's been indeed a memorable experience and we have achieved … Continue reading MaYA turns 4!
I got to know Karl when he was a student at MCAST Agribusiness, quite a few years ago. Since then he graduated in Animal Management and became a full time farmer. He manages a broiler farm of 23,000 chickens in Dingli, a rural village in Malta. I'm proud to have worked with him on various … Continue reading Maltese young farmer’s take on the EU
After a rainy weekend spent indoors, Christian and I needed to go out for a couple of errands and took the chance to take Nikol out to enjoy the fresh air. Showers persisted in the morning and afternoon but that didn't discourage us from venturing outdoors. It was the first time I passed through the … Continue reading A little green patch
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