Today I'm proud to have hosted a group of charming locals for a Merill rural experience. It was indeed a beautiful morning with plenty of sunshine and no wind. The members of the San Lucjan Circle of the Catenians' Association entrusted the organisation of the event to Chev. Tony Coleiro, a well known expert in … Continue reading “Culture shock”
First official visit to Malta for Commissioner Phil Hogan
"Malta faces unique agricultural challenges"; these where Phil Hogan's words during his short visit in Malta earlier today. In the morning, the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development met the Hon. Minister Mr. Leo Brincat and Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Roderick Galdes. The Maltese Commissioner Mr. Karmenu Vella was also present during the visit. Several … Continue reading First official visit to Malta for Commissioner Phil Hogan
CAP is crucial for small rural enterprises
"Malta faces unique agricultural challenges"; these where Phil Hogan's words during his short visit in Malta earlier today. In the morning, the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development met the Hon. Minister Mr. Leo Brincat and Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Roderick Galdes. The Maltese Commissioner Mr. Karmenu Vella was also present during the visit. … Continue reading CAP is crucial for small rural enterprises
Responses to Food Challenges
CHOGM discussion held on Tuesday 24th November 2015 at the Corinthia San Gorg Hotel, Malta Chair: Ms. Gizele Yasmeen Rapporteur: Jeanette Borg Speakers: Mr. Peppi Gauci: Permaculturalist Ms. Elizabeth Mpofu: Organic farmer from Zimbabue Mr. Renwick Rose: Specialised in Fair Trade Bananas Introduction by Chair Dispute the question: Do we have enough to feed … Continue reading Responses to Food Challenges
April’s Harvest
April is such a busy time for farmers. While preparing to host guests at Tas-Salut orchard in Mġarr, Stephanie and myself took a look around us. The landscape still lush and green, after some sporadic rain showers. Benny was harvesting carrots to be later taken to the market. We enjoyed harvesting some delicious strawberries and … Continue reading April’s Harvest
Konferenza annuali dwar il-PAK fi Brussel
Bejn it-28 u 29 ta' Jannar, seħħet konferenza annwali dwar il-komunikazjoni relatata mal-PAK. Ġew mistiedna għal dan l-avveniment bosta ġurnalisti u profesjonisti oħrajn li xogħolhom huwa relatat mal-PAK. Fil-għodu saru laqgħat bejn il-mistiedna u kelliema minn DG AGRI, fosthom il-Kummisarju l-ġdid għal-Agrikoltura u Żvilupp Rurali, Phil Hogan. Wara nofs in-nhar saru votazjonijiet u ġew imħabbra r-rebbieħa tal-aħjar … Continue reading Konferenza annuali dwar il-PAK fi Brussel
Maltese delegation visit VIV Europe
A Maltese delegation is currently attending VIV Europe 2014 in Utrecht, the Netherlands, a world expo for Animal Husbandry and Processing. The delegation is made up of farmers, academic staff and students who are in the agri-business sector. Companies that are exhibiting at VIV Europe 2014 are unveiling products and systems at the animal protein agribusiness … Continue reading Maltese delegation visit VIV Europe
Maltese young farmers at a Training Course in Spain
Real opportunities for young people in agribusiness' - This was one of the main themes featured at the International Training Course "From Field to Europe" funded by the Youth in Action program. Stephen Bartolo and Damian Vella, two young farmers from Malta have grasped the opportunity and flew to Spain in April to meet other youth and share … Continue reading Maltese young farmers at a Training Course in Spain
Agriculture in Estonia
Following the visit in Estonia as part of the Press Trip organised by DG Agri, I was glad to see that so many interesting publications have been produced by this Baltic country to promote agriculture and rural development. Food safety, rural life, and fisheries are amongst the topics featured in the various publications. It is … Continue reading Agriculture in Estonia
A visit at a Latvian cattle farm
Located in the Adaži area not more than 25km away from Riga, I had the opportunity to visit 'Eimuri', a dairy farm owned by Gunar and Sigrid Ziemeli. There are 117 dairy cows producing around 1700 litres of the highest quality milk daily. The milk produced is delivered to the cooperative company 'Trikata KS'. The farmers cultivate 184 ha of land, of which 180 … Continue reading A visit at a Latvian cattle farm
Jeanette Borg 