The European Commission has launched a Women in Farming Platform, inviting individuals working in agriculture or related sectors across the EU to apply for membership. The platform will create opportunities for networking, mentoring, and exchanging experiences among women involved in agriculture. It aims to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in the sector through peer learning and practical support on topics such as farm business development, innovation, and mark

On Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th March, MaYA and Merill Rural Network had the pleasure of hosting the second consortium meeting of the 3 year-long GreenFit project. As one of the eight pilot partners, we took this opportunity to showcase Malta’s hospitality while providing the right setting for a fruitful, collaborative, and engaging exchange. The plenary meeting took place at the beautiful Valletta Design Cluster , What used to be the ruins of an old slaughterhouse has been

MaYA welcomes the European Union’s political commitment to strengthen farmers’ position within the agri-food supply chain following the provisional agreement reached between the Council and the European Parliament earlier this month. The agreement introduces improvements to EU agricultural rules aimed at creating fairer and more balanced relationships between farmers, processors, and retailers . Key measures include strengthening the use of written contracts, reinforcing th