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Policy Lab: Strengthening a diversified Rural economy in the post 2027 period
Two days of meetings, exchanges and field visits brought Rural Pact members together in Finland for the latest Policy Lab “Strengthening a Diversified Rural Economy in the Post-2027 Period”. This marked the first Lab event held outside Brussels, offering participants the opportunity to discover Finland's rural landscape and learn from its local organisations and networks. A central topic throughout the event was the future National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), whic
SEED Team
3 days ago2 min read
The Conversation About Malta’s Rural Future Needs to Start Now
As Malta prepares for the next EU programming period, early stakeholder engagement matters. Drawing on discussions with Malta’s Local Action Groups and experiences from across Europe, we explore why rural voices, LEADER and bottom-up development need a meaningful place in shaping Malta’s future NRPP.
SEED Team
Sep 275 min read
SEED Driving European Collaboration for Agricultural Innovation
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
SEED Team
Dec 16, 20251 min read
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