The exhibition will be on display at Valletta City Gate near Parliament until Sunday 15 May and will then move to Sliema seafront at Ghar id- Dud from Thursday 26 May until Sunday 29 May

Friends of the Earth Malta, is launching a photography exhibition by award winning photographer Darrin Zammit Lupi, that tells the story of ten Maltese farmers, who have been chosen for their environmentally-friendly farming practices.

Farmers are vital to keeping the island’s rural landscape lush, green and well preserved. They also produce an abundance of diverse and healthy fruit and vegetables that are picked fresh throughout the seasons, providing us with nutritious food. Despite their essential work, farmers experience several challenges and are not always supported, especially by important policies that are shaping the food and farming landscape.

Anne Marie Apap, project coordinator at Friends of the Earth Malta said “As the EU’s smallest member state, Malta’s adoption of the revised Common Agriculture Policy and associated European Green Deal and Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies stands to impact the country’s farming community in a deep and profound way. In many ways, Malta may be viewed as a microcosm of the wider challenges facing the EU, with issues such as urban sprawl, sector support and an ageing farmer demographic liable to affect the country considerably.”

Exhibition tours will be held by Ms Maria Eileen Fsadni on Saturday 14 May in Valletta and Saturday 28 in Sliema. Please note that participation requires registration through their website.

A photography booklet will be published to accompany the exhibition, showcasing the full interviews with the farmers and the photographs by Darrin Zammit Lupi.

We invite you to learn about Malta’s farmers and embark on an exploration of their genuine passion for agriculture, which, in the face of several struggles, serves as the fuel that keeps them going.