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Rural Development Department. Investments in Agricultural Holdings & Improvements in Processing and Marketing Measures in Malta. Map of Malta. Total population – 402,000 Population density – 1,274 / Km 2 Area: 316 Km 2 Contribution of Agriculture to GDP: 2.4% - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Investments in Agricultural Holdings & Improvements in Processing and
Marketing Measures in Malta
Rural Development Department
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Map of Malta
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
General Data
Total population – 402,000 Population density – 1,274 /Km2
Area: 316 Km2
Contribution of Agriculture to GDP: 2.4% % of Employment in Agriculture: 1.1% Self sufficient in Vegetable, Pig, Poultry &
Dairy production
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Map of Development Zones & Natural Habitats
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Rural and Peri-Urban Landscape
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Importance of Agriculture Significant Land User - 37% of territory Practically constitutes our Countryside Many Archaeological/cultural heritage sites Shaped our Rural Landscape Part of our Cultural Identity Important Element of Relaxation Green Lung Source of Fresh Food
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Countryside Views
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Typical Holdings
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Summary of Agricultural Data Total Agricultural Area: 11,619 ha Total Irrigated land: 1,509ha No. of Holdings: 11,959 Average size of Holding: 0.875 ha 74% of Holdings less than 1ha Total No. of Farmers: 15,168 - Only 20% < 40years/ 38% > 55 years old - 10% Full-timers
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Comparison of Agricultural Sectors(Final Agricultural output at producer prices - 117M€)
Percentage distribution of gross output of the agricultural industry at producer prices
Animal Slaughtering
39.9%
Crop Output 32.9%
Non-Agricultural Secondary activities
9.0%
Animal Products
18.0%
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Terraced Fields Showing Parcel Usage
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Agricultural Constraints & ChallengesPHYSICAL SOCIO-ECONOMICSemi-arid Climate with irregular rainfall
Limited Water Resources
Increasing salinity of aquifer water
Shallow soils low in organic content
Small, terraced parcels – difficult access & mechanization
Ageing farmers with limited trainingDecreasing full-time farmersIncreasing land fragmentationHigh opportunity cost of landInsularity & high transport costsOver reliance on imports of agricultural inputsHigher production costs due to economies of scaleRemoval of all protective levies & increased competition from importsIncreased obligations & standards requiring investments
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Rural Development Measures 04 -0 6 (39.6M€)
Rural Development Plan for Malta 2004-2006 (33.6M€: 80%EU / 20%GoM)
1) Producer Groups 2) Meeting Standards for Breeders 3) AdHoc for Full-Time Farmers 4) Agro-Environment Measure: - Soil Retaining Walls; - Organic Farming; - Conservation of Maltese Oak & Maltese Ox Species.5) Less Favoured Areas6) Complement to State Aid for Agriculture
Single Programming Document (6M€: 35%EU / 15%GoM / 50%Private)
1) Investments in Agricultural Holdings - IAH 2) Improvements in Marketing & Processing - IMP
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
1st and 2nd Pillar Aid (Euros) – 2004
Rural Development
5,452,86485%
Arable Aid137,141
2%
Livestock Premia
812,78213%
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Number of Beneficiaries - 2004
Arable Aid4,31234%
Rural Development7,51160%
Livestock Premia7016%
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Average Aid Perceived per Beneficiary in Euros for 2004 campaign
Livestock Premia1,15960%
Arable Aid322%
Rural Development
72638%
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Objective: Improve the productivity, efficiency and competitiveness of farms and the quality of produce including the promotion of higher standards of animal welfare and hygiene, and environmental performance.
Beneficiaries: Farmers & their Associations, Agric. Companies.
Available Budget for 2004-2006: 3.7 M€
Investment in Agricultural Holdings Measure
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
IAH First Results (Call for Proposals August – October 2004)
368 Applications received 268 Eligible Applications requesting grants
of 4.41M€ 70 Applications chosen after ranking Total Investment: 4.95M€ Total Grant Requested: 2.32M€ - 47% of
total investment costs
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Analysis of Successful Applicants for IAH Measure 70% Full time farmers 10% Agriculture companies 3% Females 29% Livestock breeders Ξ 53% of grants
requested 21% Under 40 years of age
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Analysis of Proposed Projects
Types of Proposed Investments
21% Tractors & accessories
6% Rotary Cultivators & equipment
1% Construction of Stores/cold stores 1% Irrigation Systems
50% Farm Related Investments
10% Green Houses
11% Water Reservoirs
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Improving Marketing & Processing of Agricultural Products
Objective: To enhance the situation of the agricultural sector by improving the economic performance of the marketing and processing chain, through gains in both productivity and competitiveness.
Beneficiaries: Agro-processors, Producer Groups and Farmers Cooperatives or Associations.
Available Budget for 2004-2006: 2.3M€
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
IMP First Results (Call for Proposals August – October 2004) 22 Applications from Agro-processors 17 Eligible Applications requesting grants of
4.41M€ 10 Applications chosen after ranking Total Investment: 1.91M€ Total Grant Requested: 0.92M€ - 48% of
total investment costs
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Analysis of Successful Applications for IMP Measure 70% of applications – New Equipment ; 30% -Construction/ refurbishment
SECTOR % of Projects % of GrantsVegetables 30 27.9
Olive Oil 10 10.6
Wine 10 12.6
Meat 50 49.0
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Ministry For Rural Affairs and the Environment
Some Conclusions Huge Interest in Investment Schemes shown by farmers & processors
over other RD schemes,
Significant needs of sector to restructure,
Limited Innovation in types of projects applied for,
Limited cooperation amongst beneficiaries for partnerships & absence of
proposals for integrated projects,
No Farmers Cooperatives / Associations applied for aid,
Need for increased awareness, training and advisory services for
farmers,
Steep learning curve for administration, administrative burden & costs of
RD schemes.