Organic is a compelling, noble concept. One that should theoretically unite people for a common goal - that of providing safe food for consumption while respecting the environment. But, as it happens with any high-value and niche idea, the term 'organic' has been unjustly hijacked by marketers wanting to make an easy and quick buck. … Continue reading Organic farming – a local perspective.
Finally, I am settling in after the most life-changing experience ever (my husband would say that I'm being dramatically drastic as always... but that's how it truly felt). These past two months were memorable due to the arrival of our baby boy, Nikol (we just had to choose a Maltese name... of course!). He was … Continue reading Back on track!
Earlier today, Mr. Mark Zammit Cordina, a local photographer successfully captured images of a Bald Ibis (MT: Veleran). According to ornithologist Mr. Natalino Fenech, this species is found in Italy and Spain. Mr. Fenech commented that this specimen could be one of the many offspring resulting from a reintroduction program in Italy. In August, similar … Continue reading First Bald Ibis recorded in Malta
Article by: Darryl Grech, Administrator of Breeds of Origin Conservancy Apis mellifera ruttneri is Malta’s black honeybee. The Maltese black honeybee has adapted superbly to the harsh climatic conditions of our islands and displays excellent characteristics, such as hardiness. However, the reputation of the A. m. ruttneri bees among some beekeepers is poor and partly … Continue reading Fighting Extinction – Saving Malta’s Black Honeybee
We could all agree that some amazing photos featuring migrating birds have been taken over the past few days. Nonetheless, most of all heard about the flamingo that was unfortunately shot by a poacher and killed. What a stupid and foolish act! Here are my two cents worth about this; 1. A hunter that shoots … Continue reading Evolution of the Maltese hunting issue
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The notion I have of toddlers and their relationship with food is very different from what you'll see in this cute video! We often underestimate the capabilities of children and their potential. The modern world is creating finicky eaters addicted to salt and sugar. Millions around the world feed on just a small range of raw … Continue reading Little girl cooks meal for her younger sibling
Young Farmers have been given prime importance during the Presidency events bringing together Rural Development Directors from all the European member states to Malta. The events happened between Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th March 2017. On the 22nd, the Maltese delegation greeted our European counterparts and introduced them to the theme of events and obviously … Continue reading Young Farmers & the future of EU Rural Development
The National Hub for Ethnobotanical Research, within the President's Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society, has launched a study, 'Sharing Seeds, Sharing Life', on Thursday 16th March 2017 at San Anton Palace. It was a pleasure contributing to this research project while representing the Malta Youth in Agriculture Foundation. The study is a participatory action research … Continue reading Sharing Seeds, Sharing Life
Jeanette Borg 