VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Maltese agricultural sector is becoming increasingly dependent on state and EU subsidies, which now account for over one-fifth of total output. According to data from the National Statistics Office (NSO), subsidies rose by 4.7% in 2025, reaching €28.7 million—equivalent to 20.2% of agricultural output. This share represents a significant increase from the 13.7% recorded in 2021. Subsidies also accounted for approximately 43% of the sector’s net operating surplus of €66 million, a figure that nonetheless saw a 0.7% decline last year. The data reflect the growing cost pressures facing farmers. Agricultural output fell by 0.1% to €141.8 million, while intermediate costs rose by 0.9%, reaching €87.9 million.
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