"In every challenge lies a greater opportunity". And this entrepreneurial farmer just demonstrated it in a simple Facebook post. Following the Times of Malta article regarding pesticide residues, young farmer Mr. Stephen Bartolo, has revealed the MCCAA certificate showing that such harmful residues were not present on crops grown on his family farm. Mr. Bartolo who … Continue reading Young farmer takes advantage of negative publicity
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‘National Stray Neutering’ campaign urgently needed
Online newspapers and social media sites are featuring the plight of a cat feeder from Marsacala. Such cases are far from rare and are indeed happening all over Malta. I don't blame disgruntled locals who are not fond of having cats around. Cats can be a nuisance and may even cause damage to property and gardens. The … Continue reading ‘National Stray Neutering’ campaign urgently needed
For goats’ sake, it’s made from sheep milk!
It's a busy weekday. You're driving at 56km/hr on the 'fast lane' at 9.17am. You're well within your legal driving speed limits, but the not-so-serene-looking driver overtaking you rolls down the window to shout out something in Maltese. "Suq min hemm qisek ĠBEJNA" (which roughly translates to "get out of the fast lane, slow coach". OK . . … Continue reading For goats’ sake, it’s made from sheep milk!
It’s that time of the year
If you have a male cat and it starts spraying all over your house, you only need to do one thing . . . call a vet and fix him. Some pet owners are taken by surprise when their male fluffy cats start showing signs of puberty. To put you in the picture, think of … Continue reading It’s that time of the year
Letting nature take its course
Nature is capable of teaching us many lessons. Over the past 4 years I've been caring for strays, and accepting to let go has been the hardest task so far. Feeding stray and feral cats for 365 days a year is a commitment, while curing their ailments can sometimes be quite complicated. Once you start … Continue reading Letting nature take its course
My type of Jarvis
Woah! I've just seen what Mark Zuckerberg has done. See the short clip below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGLPxEv_EWo It's scary that a non-human intelligent being can do so much. Well, if it's legal, mega safe and free, I would love to have a Jarvis that does the following things; Save my shopping list as I go along. The … Continue reading My type of Jarvis
“For it is in giving that we receive”
This quote from St. Francis of Assisi is short and sweet. Giving is rewarding especially if directed towards those who cannot reciprocate. Stray cats and dogs have long been considered as vulnerable and needy. They endure all kinds of weather, while food and water are not always guaranteed. Being creatures who feel affection, they live … Continue reading “For it is in giving that we receive”
Rethinking Food Production
An idea generation workshop was hosted at MCAST focusing on sustainability and innovation in the food and beverage industry. This workshop was part of Climate-KIC, a public private partnership funded by the EU which brings together businesses, public entities, entrepreneurs and students. Paragon Europe has guided a local consortium based on the knowledge triangle of business, research … Continue reading Rethinking Food Production
What do the bells of St. Clement’s say?
Oranges and lemons! I'm sure you've heard or sang the English nursery rhyme. Well, it's the season for citrus fruits, nature's way to say "I'm still the best". It is believed that the Arabs introduced citrus trees in Malta during their domain. Three villages in the central part of Malta (Lija, Attard and Balzan) are … Continue reading What do the bells of St. Clement’s say?
Jeanette Borg 