The Rural Affairs Department aims to enhance competitiveness, promote sustainability, and ensure high-quality agricultural products through its holistic approach encompassing AgriHub’s research and technological advancements and AgriConnect’s support services.

The Rural Affairs Department employs various communication channels, such as social media and organized information sessions, to keep the public, farmers, and stakeholders informed about ongoing projects, research and initiatives.

AgriHub is a core initiative aimed at leveraging research and technology to enhance competitiveness in Malta’s agriculture. It focuses on local agricultural products, conducts research, and disseminates findings through information sessions and media channels.

AgriConnect offer a range of services to farmers and stakeholders, including farm management planning, crop planning, soil sampling, compliance guidance, land archive research to provide historical context for land use and ownership, and integrated pest management consultation services.

AgriConnect offers a diverse range of certified training programs designed to empower farmers in meeting legal obligations and enhancing their agricultural practices. These courses cover areas such as Agri Environmental Climate Measures, Nitrates obligations, and Plant Protection Products. These courses serve farmers to achieve compliance while improving their skills and knowledge in the sector.

AgriConnect offices are located in:

Agriconnect
Pitkali Markets
Ta’ Qali L/O Attard
ATD4000

AgriConnect
Civic Centre
Ċawsli Street
Zabbar
ZBR1322

AgriConnect
The Duke Shopping Mall
Republic Street
Victoria
Gozo