Open Access#12006
Constraints in the Maltese livestock sector
Malta became a full member state within the European Union in May 2004. The Maltese agricultural sector now has access to one of the largest markets, but in return had to remove all sorts of protectionism from inbound European products. As we stand to-date, two years post membership; the livestock sector is expressing a lethargic attitude and portraying an air of despair and confusion. This paper will attempt to identify and highlight shortfall fundamental for a sustainable livestock sector. ; peer-reviewed