The Government Experimental Farm within the Rural Gozo Directorate is situatuated in Xewkija, Gozo. The Section’s perimeter includes fruit orchards, outdoor and protected crop areas, and also space dedicated to livestock, captive breeding and Apiculture. The mission of the centre is agricultural research, innovation, education and dissemination of knowledge. The main research activities include study on protected cropping, fruit culture, integrated pest management, open field crops and various Maltese livestock breeds. The section educates and assists farmers in the production of quality produce while striving to introduce back into the local agriculture sector, local vegetable and fodder varieties and animal breeds which are in danger of dying out.
Services
- Research on water management, local horticultural varieties and new agricultural techniques.
- Research on local bees.
- Propagation of local plants in pots.
- Technical advice to local farmers.
- Education services to children and students.
Contact Details:
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone Numbers: +356 22156949 / +356 22156950/1/3/4/6
Opening Hours:
Winter: Monday to Friday from 7am to 12pm & 12.30pm to 4.15pm
Summer: Monday to Friday from 7am to 1pm
