Merill Rural Network

20/04/2026

A breakthrough day for Maltese craftsmanship! 🏺

​It’s fantastic to see Malta proactively engaging with the new EU Geographical Indications for Crafts and Industrial Products at the same time as our European neighbors. 🇪🇺 This isn't just a policy update; it's a major boost for heritage preservation and artisan value ✨️
​Merill is excited to see how this platform will help our local artisans gain the protection and recognition they deserve. We’re looking forward to the journey ahead!
​Thanks to for coming all the way to Malta, and for organising this meaningful exchange at Hotel Excelsior.

14/04/2026

🐝 Speaking at the EcoHoney conference!
We will never insist enough that collaboration is key to preserving our Maltese environment and skills.

03/03/2026

A big thank you to all participants for sharing such diverse and enriching insights on green and digital technologies in agriculture.

Your honest reflections on the climate, social, and economic realities farmers face (each in different ways!) are unique and will directly strengthen the GreenFit Project .

As always, it was great to come together, exchange perspectives, and build momentum for practical solutions. Let’s keep the collaboration going! 🌱🤝

Merill Rural Network
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10/02/2026

Some very useful information about Malta's role and relevence in the GreenFit Project! 👇

Find out more: https://www.maya.org.mt/greenfit

📍Inside GreenFit’s Pilot Regions: Spotlight on Malta!

Malta’s rich rural landscape is deeply rooted in farming, craftsmanship, and culinary heritage, creating a strong foundation for sustainable agricultural growth. With the contribution of Merill Rural Network and Malta Youth in Agriculture, we engage farmers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and production systems, from traditional practices to innovative, sustainable approaches.

🌱What’s Happening in Malta’s Farms?

Malta’s farms are mostly very small, with low economies of scale, making it difficult for farmers to invest in modern equipment or digital tools. An ageing, largely part-time farming community, combined with low digital literacy and limited awareness of available technologies, further slows adoption. Fragmented policies, limited local research and practical demonstrations, and restricted access to suppliers and after-sales support compound these difficulties.

To support farmers facing these challenges, GreenFit focuses on awareness-raising, skills development, practical demonstrations, and policy dialogue, driving the adoption of climate-smart, sustainable solutions in Malta.

📲Stay tuned to discover how GreenFit is fostering digital innovation and sustainable growth across Malta’s agricultural landscape!

ℹ️Find more: https://www.greenfit-project.eu/pilot-countries/

04/01/2026

Episodju ieħor ta' The Local Traveller Clare Agius... din id-darba għand Ta' Żeppi! 🐑 🧀

Titilfuħx. Illejla fuq ONE.com.mt fis-7.10pm 😉

03/01/2026

The Local Traveller Clare Agius flimkien ma' Ġulinu u Fr. Frankie... 👩‍🍳

Illejla fis-7.10pm fuq ONE.com.mt 📺

04/12/2025

The new Merill (r)evolution is already underway!
After 15 years of nurturing and promoting our members, many of them are being sought directly by tourists, local companies and even public institutions.

That is how long it takes to empower the rural community... a good number of members are ready to take the leap. Some are still starting the Merill journey, while others do not yet know or refuse to accept that tourism can be a very positive and beneficial force if conducted in a sustainable way. Ironically, these are the best potential future Merill members.

In the coming weeks we'll be sharing more about this development which is partly supported by Malta Tourism Authority's project Cross-Re-Tour

In the meantime, enjoy this short clip of the guys at Falzon Bakery - Rabat... doing what they love most: Preparing freshly baked bread and sweets while sharing their passion with guests from all over the globe.

26/11/2025

Two members of the Merill Rural Network are proudly taking part in this week’s veterinary knowledge exchange in Malta: Ta’ Żeppi Farm and today’s visit to Tan‑Nixxiegħa Olive Grove. 🌿🇲🇹

Veterinary experts from the Turkish Cypriot community are in Malta this week for a technical visit focused on hygiene practices in slaughterhouses, milk chain logistics, and animal care. Organised by SEED Projects with MaYA Foundation, Merill Rural Network, and Malta Rural Tours, this collaboration....

24/11/2025

Another nomination !? 😲

💫 Merill is happy to be selected as the national nominee, at the World Summit Awards WSA, to compete in the Culture & Heritage category, with its upcoming digital solution "SmartBook"

🔥Details in the SEED Projects blog below ⬇️

We are proud to announce that Merill Rural Network, one of SEED’s flagship support organisations, has been officially nominated for the 23rd edition of the World Summit Awards (WSA) - a global platform that recognises digital solutions creating meaningful societal change. The nomination was put fo...

22/11/2025