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Veterinary Knowledge Exchange in Malta
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!
Nov 251 min read


Merill’s SmartBook™ nominated for the World Summit Awards 2025
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
Nov 241 min read


Christian Borg Wins Green Entrepreneur of the Year at the GreenBizz Awards 2025
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.
Nov 131 min read


Merill Takes the Digital Leap: Building the SmartBook™ Through the Cross-Re-Tour Project
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
Nov 103 min read


MaYA Leads a New Wave of Agri-Innovation in Malta
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
Nov 92 min read


Merill Wins Gold for Social Impact at the Malta Business Awards 2025
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.
Nov 82 min read
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