The Gozo Confederation for Agriculture and Fisheries (GCAF) wishes to inform farmers and livestock breeders that the Agriculture and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA) is currently accepting requests relating to the registration of agricultural land and land-based aid under Malta’s Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023–2027.
The application period remains open until 18 September 2026.
What Requests Can Be Submitted?
According to ARPA, farmers may submit requests concerning:
- transfers and registration of agricultural land for inclusion in land-based aid schemes;
- changes in land use for areas currently not eligible for funding, with a view to having them considered eligible;
- registration of land for Eco-Schemes; and
- registration of land for Environmental, Climate-related and other Management Commitments (AECCs) under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027.
Farmers should note that requests for new AECC commitments will only be accepted under AECC 7a and 7b. New commitments under AECC 1a, 1b, 1c, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will not be accepted during this application period.
Documents Required
Farmers making a request are required to present:
- an ID card;
- site plans of the fields concerned;
- where an application is being made on behalf of another person, a notarised power of attorney together with the representative’s ID; and
- a will in cases involving transfer by inheritance.
Applications in Gozo
Gozitan farmers can submit their requests at:
ARPA Front Office – Gozo
Da Paola, Level 1
Fortunato Mizzi Street
Victoria, Gozo
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 11:30am
The deadline for submitting requests is 18 September 2026.
GCAF encourages farmers and livestock breeders who may need to register new agricultural land, transfer land or make relevant changes for participation in CAP support schemes to review their position and submit any necessary requests before the deadline.
For further information, farmers may contact ARPA on 2292 6148 or consult the official announcement below.
Official ARPA Notice:
https://arpa.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/application-period-for-land-farmers-and-livestock-breeders-EN.pdf