The Minister for Gozo,Giovanna Debono, presented awards to farmers at the conclusion of this years edition of the exhibition of farming skills which is organised annually between the 14th and 15th of August.

The Minister said, “The Gozitan farmers contribute 12% of the agricultural products that is processed by factories in Gozo and Malta. Agriculture was and still is an important field in economics and above all is also of important significance in maintaining the rural environment of the island of Gozo. “

This exhibition displays everything the agricultural sector has to offer, with products exhibited by a number of farmers and other local producers. These include seeds, plants, fruit and vegetables along with processed products such as honey, Cheeselets, wine and other foods. A special attraction of this exhibition is the area of livestock and poultry exhibits. Handicrafts and artisan Gozitan products also attracted a lot of visitors.This traditional exhibition originated about three hundred years ago but formed the theme for what it is today in 1855. The exhibition this year was opened by Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo and was blessed by the Bishop of Gozo, HE Mons. Mario Grech.

At the end of her speech, the Minister said that although the exhibition is regarded as a traditional, it still has a strong promotional value. “This exhibition is a showcase of what one still finds on the island of Gozo, a cottage industry, this industry is the cornerstone of agri-tourism, which is a tourist niche that has great potential in Gozo,” Minister Debono said.

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