The Merill Rural Network brings together a number of farmers, breeders and artisans. Thanks to this network, tourists and locals have the opportunity to experience these beautiful rural areas and consume genuine local products. This video offers a brief introduction about Merill, a social enterprise, and how it is developing the concept of rural tourism in the Maltese Islands. The other clips within this series feature a number of farmers, breeders and artisans within the North-Western region of the islands. This video is co-financed by the European Union under the Rural Development Programme for Malta 2007 - 2013, LEADER, "Europe investing in rural areas" Learn more about our tours: www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g2137518-d2172921-Reviews-Merill_Eco_Private_Tours-Qormi_Island_of_Malta.html ______________________________________ A co-production between Liquorish Productions and Insomnia Productions. Aerial videography by Arial Malta