The categorisation of farmers and livestock breeders establishes an official system through which agricultural holdings are classified according to their level of economic activity. This system is used as a tool to better understand the real contribution of agricultural holdings within the sector and to ensure that policies and support schemes are designed in a more targeted and transparent manner.
The categorisation is based on the Standard Output (SO) of the holding, which reflects the average value of its agricultural production. The system distinguishes between non-commercial holdings and commercial holdings, with the latter being further classified into various categories according to their economic size.
The regulatory framework provides for:
• Non-commercial holdings, which generate a Standard Output of less than €4,000;
• Commercial holdings, which are holdings with a Standard Output of more than €4,000.
For the official reference parameters and categorisation tables, see the Government Notice No. 896 of 12 July 2024, published in the Malta Government Gazette No. 21,284
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If you would like to know your holding’s category, you can do so by clicking on the link below: CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CATEGORY
If you do not have an e-ID, call 2339 7777 and the information will be sent to you by post.
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Through the recent amendments to the Farmer Categorisation Regulations (S.L. 639.10), there is no longer a time limit for submitting a request for recategorisation. This means that any farmer who wishes to contest or review their category may now submit a request to the Holding Evaluation Board.