The new AgriConnect offices in Żabbar have been inaugurated – offices in the vicinity of the relevant authorities, where AgriConnect will continue to work in collaboration with farmers and agricultural authorities on the Zabbar side. south of Malta. Another office that will reach people in the center of Malta will be opening in the spring, in Pitkalija.
From time to time, AgriConnect offers a variety of services to educate and keep farmers and ranchers up to date with all of their work. This material helps to guide farmers and ranchers on how necessary it is to keep all records of the activities carried out and all that is used in their fields or farms. This service is subsidized by the European Union, and has been provided since January 2020.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights Anton Refalo explained that, “The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) rewards farmers and ranchers for their contribution to food security. These laws are complex to implement, so EU member states are required to provide a system of technical assistance related to these laws, thus ensuring that farmers comply with the regulations. and have access to European funds related to the CAP. ”
Minister Refalo said that in the field of Common Agricultural Policy, the government will help farmers to identify and solve problems related to Cross Compliance (CC), Agri-Environmental Climate Measures (AECMs). ), and Rural Development Measures. The services provided by AgriConnect are free of charge, provided by qualified experts in the field of agriculture. To make the service holistic, AgriConnect will formulate free fertilizer plans and crop plans as well.
Minister Refalo welcomed the way in which this service will serve not only to incentivize farmers and ranchers, but also to encourage young people to choose this sector for their careers and help them benefit from specifically allocated funds. for them.
