{"id":57006,"date":"2026-04-20T17:29:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=57006"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:29:19","slug":"thousands-attend-agrifair-2026-in-ta-qali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/thousands-attend-agrifair-2026-in-ta-qali\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands attend AgriFair 2026 in Ta&#8217; Qali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of Maltese and Gozitans attended this year&#8217;s edition of AgriFair, which took place over three days at the Malta Fairs &amp; Conventions Centre in Ta&#8217; Qali. This is one of the largest national events dedicated to the agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and animal rights sectors.<\/p>\n<p>During these three days, the public had the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitions that included local products, animals, modern machinery and innovations related to agri-food production. The strong attendance was a testament to the growing interest in the primary sectors and the appreciation towards the work of Maltese farmers, ranchers and fishermen.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57007\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pr260668a.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57007\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pr260668a-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pr260668a-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pr260668a-150x100.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pr260668a.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(R to L) Agriculture Minister, President of Malta and Parliamentary Secretary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo expressed his satisfaction with the success of the fair and said that this event remains an important platform to bring closer to the people what workers in the sector do every day. He stressed that the Government will continue to invest in sectors that are crucial for food security and the country&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe strong attendance we have seen over these three days shows how much the Maltese people appreciate local produce and the work of our producers. This is also confirmation of the need to continue to strengthen these sectors with investment, innovation and sustainability,\u201d the Minister said. He thanked all the workers, the organisers and all the parties involved who worked tirelessly to make this edition of the AgriFair another great success.<\/p>\n<p>Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said said, \u201cThis year&#8217;s AgriFair was clear proof of the passion and dedication of farmers, ranchers, fishermen and all those who work in these important sectors. This fair is not only an event where we showcase the products and work of our farmers and fishermen, but also an opportunity to continue to strengthen knowledge about the sectors that are essential to the economy and food security in our country. I also thank the workers whose commitment was instrumental in making this fair a success. We look forward to continuing to build on this success, while continuing to support our producers and strengthen the link between these sectors and the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During the AgriFair, approximately \u20ac60,000 was raised in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund through the auction and other fundraising initiatives, demonstrating the generosity of the Maltese public towards noble causes.<\/p>\n<p>Director for Support Services within the Ministry, Estelle Sant, reiterated that the third edition of the Malta AgriFair was a success on every level, and expressed satisfaction for the great work and continuous commitment of all the Ministry&#8217;s employees who, with dedication and professionalism, made an essential contribution to the successful implementation of this important event.<\/p>\n<p>During the fair, various educational and interactive activities, thematic discussions and exhibitions were organised that addressed themes related to innovation, animal welfare and sustainable practices. Special activities for children and families continued to give an educational and entertaining dimension to this event.<\/p>\n<p>AgriFair 2026 therefore once again confirmed its role as a key platform that brings together the entire community across the agricultural and maritime sectors, while promoting local produce and Maltese excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Photos:<\/em><\/strong> <em>MAFA<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_57006\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"57006\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of Maltese and Gozitans attended this year&#8217;s edition of AgriFair, which took place over three days at the Malta Fairs &amp; Conventions Centre in Ta&#8217; Qali. 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