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Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to represent Malta at a key conference in Paris exploring the future of tourism in Europe. Held on January 13th and 14th as part of a wider tourism fair, the event brought together key voices to discuss the evolution of tourism in Europe and what this means for cultural institutions. This theme resonates strongly with SEED’s ongoing work through Malta Rural Tours and Merill Rural Network , where we co-design experiences that strength

Through the Horizon GreenFit Project , MaYA  and Merill Rural Network  are part of a major European consortium bringing together 20 partners from 10 different EU countries. Their role as pilot partners is to work directly on the ground to test climate-smart agricultural technologies  and explore the challenges of adopting them across the Maltese rural context, geography, community, and economy. This hands-on approach  helps highlight the real-life barriers faced by Malta’s sm

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 offers hands-on exchange with local stakeholders. More photos and updates soon!

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 forward by Kenneth Bone, Malta’s WSA National Expert, who selected Maltese projects to represent the country in this international competition. Merill will be competing in the Culture

Christian Borg, co-founder of Merill Rural Network and Project Director at SEED, has been named Green Entrepreneur of the Year at the GreenBiz Awards 2025. Organised by Thrivers Malta, the award celebrates businesses that integrate sustainability into their core operations. The recognition highlights Merill’s role in promoting community-based tourism as a model for circular economy and rural regeneration in Malta.

Through the Cross-Re-Tour programme, a European initiative promoting green and digital innovation in tourism, SEED Projects and its flagship social enterprise Merill Rural Network are developing the Merill Rural SmartBook ™ : a new digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen the way rural tourism operates in Malta. In a world where technology is transforming the way we travel, small tourism businesses often risk being left behind. That’s exactly where Cross-Re-Tour

Malta’s agricultural sector is no stranger to complex challenges: land fragmentation, market instability, and growing climate pressures. Through the PoliRuralPlus Mobilise Call, MaYA (Malta Youth in Agriculture Foundation) turned these long-standing issues into an opportunity for genuine innovation. At SEED, we’ve followed this journey closely. What MaYA achieved over just a few months is impressive: a structured, collaborative process that brought farmers, youth, and tech ex

Merill Rural Network has been awarded 1st place for Social Impact at the 2025 Malta Business Awards. Shortlisted in two categories, this recognition honours Merill’s mission to empower Malta’s rural communities through sustainable tourism, culture, and education. A shared win, achieved in partnership with Exclusively Malta and the wider network behind Malta Rural Tours.