What role does organic agriculture have within the wider European agricultural sector, and how can young people be supported to build a future in farming? These were some of the questions explored during the third edition of the Organics Europe Youth Days (OEYD) 2026, organised by IFOAM Organics Europe on 21 and 22 July in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany. Neil J. Tirchett attended the event representing the Malta Youth in Agriculture (MaYA) Foundation, joining young farmers, students, researchers,...

The Malta Youth in Agriculture (MaYA) Foundation recently participated in the public consultation meeting on the proposed National Agricultural Policy 2027–2037, organised by the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply. This policy will serve as the strategic framework guiding Malta’s agricultural sector over the next decade. It will influence future legislation, support measures, advisory services, governance structures and national priorities, while also providing the basis for...

Applications are now open for the Erasmus+ EcoFem Permaculture Design Course from the 13th to the 21st of September 2026! The EcoFem Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is a fully immersive international learning experience taking place in Koper, Slovenia and hosted by the Slovene Permaculture Association (DPS). Based on the internationally recognised 72-hour Permaculture Design Curriculum, the course combines theory, practical learning, community living, and collaborative design work....