Paul Sacco, whose farm is located in Qrendi, identified the need to invest in more technological equipment in order to perform his job in a faster and less tiresome manner. He therefore applied for assistance under the measure targeting Investment in Agricultural Holdings.

His proposal was successful and after signing the contract, Mr Sacco initiated the project. His project included the acquisition and installation of zoo-technical equipment, removal of manure system and zoo-technical dejection. This equipment, together with the acquisition of soft mattresses for cattle, ensures better animal welfare and a better working environment. He also applied for a TMR machine which is used to feed and mix the fodder for the cattle. Mr Sacco was also allocated money for the foundation work of a shed.

This project was finalised successfully and Mr Sacco was allocated 50% of the money invested in this project. Mr Sacco had also applied for the Meeting Standard measure which aimed to provide financial aid to help livestock breeders adapt their storage capacity for manure and slurry to the requirements of the EU’s Nitrates Directives.

Mr Sacco also applied for the ad hoc measure which sought to provide temporary support to full-time farmers, thereby enabling them to adjust to the changes in the market environment resulting from the dismantling of levies upon accession.