ITALIA - MALTA (2007-2013) BIODIVALUE PROJECT
The localities forming this foundation represent a population of 53,000 people and an area of 42.2km². Although all localities share homogeneity in terms of geo-demographics and rural communities each particular locality has got its own history and characteristics. The Labour force from this area was concentrated in the shipyards located in the Grand Harbour at Cottonera. However, with the structural changes in the labour market, today substantial numbers of residents work at the Bulebel Industrial Estate in Zejtun, Luqa Industrial Estate, Luqa International Airport, San Vincenz De Paule in Luqa, and in the service industry such as restaurants in Marsascala, Birzebbugia and Marsaxlokk.
GAL Xlokk represents a leading area in livestock management. The majority of livestock pig farms (36%) are situated in this region producing more than 33% of pigs in Malta and Gozo. Moreover this region produce more than 25% of all sheep and goats in Malta and Gozo. This is supported by a holding of 44% of all fishing vessels in Malta and Gozo. In Zejtun one also finds the major milk production facilities in Malta. The region is also a major producer of potatoes, cultivation of vines, feeds for livestock and rabbit breeding.
The second group will be heading to Bari on the 20th of October. A group of 10 active members will be attending to various seminars and workshops held in the Puglia region.
The group will stay in Bari for 7 days where the members will have the opportunity to visit various agritourism sites, enjoy the beauties of the Gargano and view the works of the already established Gal Meridaunia.
The foundation GalXlokk believes that its members are the base to success so it will be working to form its members properly to ensure the best performance in the Leader Initiative.
Updates and photos of all the study trips will be available online on the foundation's blog.