The Nadur Annual Agricultural Exhibition ended yesterday, after a successful two days of displays and competitions. The exhibition is held every year as part of the celebration of the feast of Imnarja in Nadur.

The exhibition, organised by the Local Council, exhibits displays of many different agricultural products, such as vegetables, fruits and seeds which are grown by farmers in the locality.

The exhibition also includes sections of local arts and crafts together with traditional and ornamental plants, poultry and small animals, as well as local honey, capers and other preserved foods.

The popular event is always held on the weekend before the feast week of Imnarja and attracts large crowds to the show.

Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo, presented prizes to the participants who took part in the exhibition. The Minister stressed that both farming and fishing remain two traditional occupations that are of vital importance. The Minister also added that the Gozitan farmers, over the past year, had acknowledged the opportunities that opened up to them since Malta had joined the European Union. Membership into the EU had also lead to more varied and better quality produce for the consumer.

Minister Debono stressed that the Ministry for Gozo knew of the importance of increasing aid to agriculture sector. She praised the initiative of the Local Council of Nadur, under the leadership of Mayor Miriam Portelli, which through the exhibition promotes agriculture and arts and crafts work, not only in the locality of Nadur, but also on a regional basis.

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