Malta Youth in Agriculture

Malta Youth in Agriculture Empowering Young farmers in Malta & Gozo

VO No. 0823

Malta Youth in Agriculture is a foundation primarily for young persons (40 years or younger) having Maltese agriculture at heart. Mature persons are also considered as valid contributors and experts, and have a mentoring role within the organisation. This page is a channel for communication, both between supporters of the foundation and members of the general public. Aims & Objectives

- To protect and ensure the best interests of young farmers in the Maltese Islands on legislative, competitive and marketing fronts

- To promote all aspects of sustainable and diversified agriculture in the Maltese Islands

- To cooperate with stakeholders on matters affecting the Maltese agriculture

- To serve as a medium for exchange of ideas and for dissemination of information pertinent to agriculture issues

- To enhance the concept of fairly-priced, quality agricultural products and services on the Maltese market place

- To foster cordial relations amongst young farmers, in Malta and in the EU

Last month, Neil Joseph Tirchett represented MaYA at the Organic Europe Youth days with IFOAM Organics Europe , check ou...
31/08/2026

Last month, Neil Joseph Tirchett represented MaYA at the Organic Europe Youth days with IFOAM Organics Europe , check out the blog for full story! 👇

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 Euro...

22/07/2026

MaYA at the Youth days! 🇩🇪🌱

An interesting video from Greece! 💙A great example of how multifunctional farms can keep rural areas alive.
21/07/2026

An interesting video from Greece! 💙

A great example of how multifunctional farms can keep rural areas alive.

The COREnet European Roadshow took place in Crete, Greece, on 16 an...

16/07/2026
Join us and many other organisations this Saturday at Għar Dalam to celebrate World Environment Day thanks to Heritage M...
04/06/2026

Join us and many other organisations this Saturday at Għar Dalam to celebrate World Environment Day thanks to Heritage Malta.

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Congratulations to the winners of MaYA's Agri-Tech Ideathon! 👏🏆Back in October 2025, Sylvana, Suzanne, Duane, and Tania ...
28/04/2026

Congratulations to the winners of MaYA's Agri-Tech Ideathon! 👏🏆

Back in October 2025, Sylvana, Suzanne, Duane, and Tania impressed us with their innovative ideas on market access and digital integration - one of the three agricultural challenges explored during the ideathon.

We hope you enjoyed your prize experience at the olive grove and the tasting of local delicacies, kindly part-sponsored by

The project has been lucky to come across such a motivated and forward-thinking team. Let's work towards seeing your innovation put into practice!

International learning opportunity coming soon!✏️Save the details:• Focus: Innovation, Skills development, entrepreneurs...
28/04/2026

International learning opportunity coming soon!

✏️Save the details:
• Focus: Innovation, Skills development, entrepreneurship and Sustainable community growth
• 5-8 May
• National Viticulture and Oeanology Centre, Buskett
• FREE
• Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed9ZwGUQu-4LrDUXFP12MaTlPF9J77agTWLWWxYRTifvrEWA/viewform?usp=header

Organised by Pamea Experts in relation to the PoliRural Plus project, more details in the blog below 🌿

PAMEA (Austria) in collaboration with SEMABLU (Malta), and SELFHOOD (Hungary) are pleased to invite you to the MALTESE Training in Malta, a free international learning opportunity taking place during 05-08 May 2026 at the National Viticulture and Oenology Centre, Buskett.PAMEA is an organisation act...

27/04/2026

🌱 Volunteer Opportunity: Food, Agriculture & Biodiversity (FAB) Campaign Support 🥬

Are you passionate about sustainable food systems, biodiversity, and grassroots environmental action?

Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a FAB Campaign Support Volunteer to join our team through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme (6–12 months).

💡 What you’ll do:
Support a dynamic campaign at the intersection of food systems, biodiversity & policy
Contribute to making plant-based living in Malta more accessible
Engage in research, advocacy, and public outreach
Help organise events, workshops & citizen science activities
Work on community gardens & pollinator-friendly spaces

🌿 Who we’re looking for:
Aged 18–30 (ESC requirement)
Interested in sustainability, food systems & environmental justice
Organised, proactive & eager to learn
Comfortable working both independently and in a team

👋 Start: As soon as possible
⏰️ Duration: 6–12 months
📣 Full-time: 36 hrs/week
📍 Based in: Floriana, Malta (hybrid working model)
💸 Fully funded: accommodation, living costs, travel & medical insurance
📅 Deadline to apply: 9 May 2026
👩‍🌾 Apply here: https://foemalta.org/vacancies/2026-10/

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Co-funded by the European Union

27/04/2026

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