OUR SECTORS
The Gozo Confederation for Agriculture and Fisheries brings together organisations and stakeholders connected with Gozo’s agricultural, livestock, dairy and fisheries sectors, providing a common platform for cooperation, consultation and representation.
Agriculture
Agriculture forms an important part of Gozo’s economy, rural environment and local identity.
GCAF provides a forum through which organisations and stakeholders connected with agriculture can discuss matters of common interest, exchange information and contribute to the development of positions concerning the sector.
Areas of Interest
- Agricultural production
- Agricultural land
- Water and natural resources
- Farm infrastructure
- Agricultural investment
- Rural development
- National and European agricultural policy
- Innovation and modernisation
- Generational renewal
Livestock & Dairy
Livestock and dairy production form part of Gozo’s agricultural sector and contribute to local food production and the wider rural economy.
GCAF provides a platform for organisations and stakeholders connected with livestock and dairy production to raise matters of common interest and participate in consultation and representation concerning the sector.
Areas of Interest
- Livestock and dairy production
- Farm infrastructure
- Production and operating conditions
- Animal health and welfare
- Environmental requirements
- Farm management
- Transport and logistics
- Investment and modernisation
- Sector development
Fisheries
Fisheries form an important part of Gozo’s maritime economy, traditions and local food production.
GCAF provides a common platform for organisations and stakeholders connected with fisheries to discuss matters affecting the sector and contribute to consultation and representation at local, national and European level.
Areas of Interest
- Commercial fisheries
- Fishing infrastructure
- Ports and landing facilities
- Operating conditions
- Markets and local production
- Safety and working conditions
- Sustainable use of marine resources
- National and European fisheries policy
- Investment and sector development
Working Together on Common Issues
While each sector has its own characteristics and priorities, many matters are shared across Gozo’s primary sectors. GCAF provides a common forum through which these matters can be discussed and, where appropriate, represented collectively.
Consultation
Providing a forum for members and sector stakeholders to discuss matters of common interest.
Coordination
Encouraging cooperation and exchange of information between organisations operating within Gozo’s primary sectors.
Representation
Communicating matters and positions of common interest to the appropriate authorities and institutions.
Representation & Engagement
In accordance with its objectives, GCAF may engage with public authorities, institutions, organisations and other stakeholders on matters relevant to Gozo’s agriculture and fisheries sectors.
Raise a Sector Issue
Organisations and stakeholders within Gozo’s agriculture and fisheries sectors may bring relevant matters to the attention of GCAF.