Silvija Terlević, a farmer from Istria, preserves the tradition and identity of the Istrian region through her work in breeding the indigenous Boškarin cattle.
Speaking at the “From Farm to Hotel” panel during the Weekend Food Festival in Rovinj, Croatia she emphasised that local stories and quality are the key to an authentic tourism offer.
She highlighted the high demand for Boškarin meat among tourists, but also stressed the need for better organisation, more accessible farmland, and stronger support for producers to enable further growth.
Silvija believes that small producers hold the power to tell big stories about Croatian food – stories that guests remember and return for.
Through her dedication, she demonstrates how passion, local roots, and perseverance can connect farming and hospitality, enriching the tourist experience with the authentic flavours of Croatia.
