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 & the future of EU Rural Development
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
My testimonial #EU60
https://youtu.be/Pqq_Y7f-1tc The Treaties of Rome established a common market where people, goods, services and capital can move freely and created the conditions for prosperity and stability for European citizens. The EU is now a place where Europeans can enjoy a unique diversity of culture, ideas and traditions. EU60 stories features 60 video testimonials about Europe. … Continue reading My testimonial #EU60
Sharing Seeds, Sharing Life
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
Marine debris: when will we learn!?
Marine debris is a massive problem in all the seas of the world. Are we so blind to see the harm it is causing? It claims the life of many sea creatures including the turtle. Today a couple of shocking photos reveal a lifeless sea turtle, washed on a Maltese rocky beach. Plastic materials take … Continue reading Marine debris: when will we learn!?
Young farmer takes advantage of negative publicity
"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
Pesticide residues on Fruit & Veg
I'm writing this piece in response to the article that has been published today on the Times of Malta regarding pesticides. Pesticide residues are not acceptable No one can doubt, or argue against the fact that pesticide residues makes food unsafe. This claim is serious and not even a minute percentage is acceptable. When it comes … Continue reading Pesticide residues on Fruit & Veg
Training Opportunity in Agri Tourism
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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!
Jeanette Borg 