Good Practice - Project
Investing in innovative irrigation equipment in Malta
Climate adaptation and modernisation funding for a Maltese family farm.
General information
RDP Priority
- P5. Resource efficiency and climate
RDP Focus Area
- 5A: Water use efficiency
RDP Measure
- M04: Investments in physical assets
Summary
A Maltese fruit and vegetable producer used CAP support for co-financing an investment project that constructed a new rainwater reservoir and installed computerised ‘fertirrigation’ and fog spray systems in three greenhouses to modernise productivity and help adapt to climate change risks.
Results
Modernisation of the farm improved its resilience to climate change and increased business efficiency.
The farm’s rainwater catchment capacity increased by 80%, and water consumption decreased by 25%.
Overall profits increased 15% more than anticipated.
Promoter
Charles Muscat
Funding
Total budget 299 860.53 (EUR)
EAFRD 112 447.70 (EUR)
National/Regional 037 482.57 (EUR)
Private 149 930.26 (EUR)
Resources
enrd_investing_in_innovative_irrigation_equipment_in_malta.pdf
(PDF – 11.94 MB)
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