Over 96% Of Malta’s Agricultural Land Is Used For Farming
Over 96% of agricultural land in Malta is being used for agricultural purposes, Minister Anton Refalo has said.
Refalo, who was replying to a parliamentary question from Toni Bezzina, was quoting figures from the National Statistics office.
He claimed that the population of farmers is sufficient for the land to continue to be worked on in the future.
Agriculture remains a popular occupation for many Maltese. However, it has taken major hits with the rising costs following the Russia-Ukraine war.
Meanwhile, there are concerns that future generations are less likely to follow in their footsteps.
The government is trying to act to address certain issues, namely problems surrounding land ownership.
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