Mġarr Strawberry Festival Draws Crowds Amidst Low Harvest
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In brief
- The annual Mġarr Strawberry Festival, Festa Frawli, attracted large crowds.
- Farmers reported a low strawberry harvest for the second year in a row.
- Bad weather and pests were identified as key reasons for the reduced yield.
The annual Mġarr Strawberry Festival, known as Festa Frawli, recently took place, drawing hundreds of families to the village. The popular event celebrates the local strawberry harvest and offers various strawberry-themed products and entertainment.
Despite the large turnout, farmers at the festival faced challenges, reporting a significantly low strawberry harvest. This marks the second consecutive year that farmers have experienced a reduced yield.
According to one farmer, the poor harvest was mainly due to unfavourable weather conditions and an increase in pests. These factors have made it difficult for strawberry growers to achieve their usual output.
Among the attendees was Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg, who joined the hundreds of families enjoying the festivities.
The festival remains a cherished tradition, bringing together the community and visitors to celebrate local produce, even as farmers grapple with environmental challenges affecting their crops.
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Low media divide. Both outlets reported on the festival, with Times of Malta focusing on the harvest and NET News on political attendance.