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
Ah, the tangled web of a small insular country and its agriculture – the narrative keeps unfolding, much like a gripping saga with its twists and turns. Today, we dive into the fray once more, not to unveil groundbreaking revelations, but to echo sentiments that seem to require constant reiteration. Let's tackle the thorny issue … Continue reading Current food-chain issues… a can of worms
The onset of 2024 ushered in turbulence within the agriculture sector across Europe, with an unprecedented wave of protests. Hundreds of thousands of farmers flooded the streets, delivering a resounding message to policymakers both at home and within the European Union. Why are European farmers protesting? Farmers throughout the European Union, including those in countries … Continue reading Seeds of change: Malta’s farmers take a stand alongside Europe
Europe, together with the rest of the world, is still digesting what happened during this weekend. It's been dubbed as the "most important EU vote" to date, and with good reason - the changes that we're all witnessing are undoubtedly both wide-ranging and of an abiding impact. There are many people out there who dissociate … Continue reading Red, Blue, Green and the farmer in between
"Everything should be in line, and all relevant authorities have been brought up to speed in order to register the Ġbejna as PDO. So Malta is now very close to elevate the status of the Ġbejna. Unfortunately the biggest current obstacle in the way is bureaucracy at a local level." One thing that makes us … Continue reading Close, yet so far!
Earlier today, a number of farmers and their representatives attended a consultation meeting at the Koperattivi Malta premises in Qormi with regards to the Maltese Agri Policy 2018-2028. Mr. Eman Vella from Atriga Consult gave a brief introduction of the draft policy and its priorities. Hon. Clint Camilleri made his intervention by saying that this … Continue reading Consultation for Maltese Agri Policy
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
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
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
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