Seminars target agriculture sector

Bank of Valletta, MEUSAC and the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs are presenting a series of seminars focusing on measures of the Rural Development Plan. This collaboration ensures better dissemination of information to potential beneficiaries...

Bank of Valletta, MEUSAC and the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs are presenting a series of seminars focusing on measures of the Rural Development Plan. This collaboration ensures better dissemination of information to potential beneficiaries of the various schemes.

The Rural Development Plan (2007-2013) supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) is based on four priorities: improving competitiveness; environment/land management diversification; quality of life; and the leader approach. It consists of 18 measures and has a financial allocation amounting to €100 million.

The Ministry recently ann-ounced another eight new measures to be launched shortly. Following the success of the information session on Measure 121 (Investment in Agricultural Holdings), held in December for the benefit of farmers and livestock breeders, two new seminars are being scheduled for Wednesday and Friday.

The first will focus on the scheme providing assistance for the use of advisory services (Measure 114), while the second information session, will tackle Measure 123, focusing on adding value to agricultural products.

Both sessions will be held at the BoV Centre in Sta Venera. More details as well as the seminar programmes and registration forms are available from MEUSAC offices. For more assistance, call Brian Pace on 2200 3300 or e-mail info.meusac@gov.mt.

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