2 comments so far.Agricultural Courses in Gozo with the aid of EU funds
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During a ceremony held at the University Gozo Centre (UGC), Giovanna Debono, the Minister for Gozo, presented certificates to 91 participants who completed a number of courses in agricultural subjects, which were held at this centre during the past months. These courses were held through financial aid from the European Social Fund, with the aim to improve the abilities of the human resources in Gozo.
Whilst addressing those present, Minister Debono explained how the role of this centre offers added educational and social services in Gozo. She also said that the Ministry for Gozo endeavours to enhance and sustain educational services on the island, with the aim of promoting lifelong learning.
This also signifies the Ministry’s commitment towards the enhancement of human resources skills on the island of Gozo, in order that the Gozitan society will be prepared to face the challenges in all sectors of life. Minister Debono also referred to the collaboration between the Ministry for Gozo and the University Gozo Centre for the benefit of all those who make use of the services and facilities offered by this centre in Gozo.
Profs. Lino Briguglio, Director of the University Gozo Centre, referred to the fact that these courses attracted participants of all ages from all walks of life. He explained that apart from courses offering qualifications at tertiary levels, this centre is committed to increase knowledge and promote other educational services in Gozo.
The courses, which have just came to an end, treated agricultural subjects including damage to crops, good agricultural practices such as the correct use of pesticides, soil management, water and agricultural eco-systems as well as viticulture and enology.
Attendance was encouraging, as was the case with a number of other courses that have been organised under ESF schemes since December 2005. Themes were related to topics having particular relevance for the island of Gozo.
Minister Debono also presented certificates to 64 participants who attend short courses at the UGC. These courses treated sociological themes and were particularly addressed towards those employed in the educational and social fields.
While I agree with organising these type of courses so that farmers can learn the proper way how to grow the produce. The one thing I cannot understand is HOW COME THE MINISTER DOESN`T PUT PRESSURE so that the Nadur cemetery stops .This will cause irreparable demage to the aquifer and the main supply of GOZO`S orange industry is threatened .
Thanks to ECO GOZO – The joke of today.
I agree totally with swimmer and the only way we could save all these fields from disaster is by introducing (CREMATION) which is the best and cleanest way of putting our souls to rest.