Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights Anton Refalo has met with farmers and villagers during a consultation meeting in Gozo.

The Minister explained that the main purpose of this meeting was to enable everyone to contribute and to provide the necessary information through discussions.

MEUSAC representatives were also present at the meeting to draw up a strategic plan that addresses the needs for the coming years.

The Minister said that the Government, through the Ministry for Agriculture, is working hard to strengthen the sector because it believes that Agriculture has strong potential, especially for the economy of our country.

During the meeting farmers and villagers voiced their concerns, while also discussing topics on the progress made in implementing the national agricultural policy, the services offered by the Ministry and how to attract young farmers to work in the agricultural sector, as well as what aids and investments need to be made in the future that can be financed by European funds in the next seven years.

Minister Refalo said that the government must work side by side with farmers and villagers to address the challenges both locally and at European level.

He added that although much work has already been done in recent months, he is still looking at what more can be done to strengthen, protect and sustain the sector in the best interests of Gozitan and Maltese farmers and villagers.

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