Our Mission
As the National Plant Protection Organisation for Malta, the Competent Authority for Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources, and the Competent Authority responsible for the implementation of the International Treaty for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the mission of the Plant Protection Directorate is to safeguard the health and quality of production of plants, seeds and other plant propagation material, by preventing the introduction and distribution of plant harmful pests and diseases; and to guarantee the conservation and sustainable use of local genetic resources of organisms for food and agriculture.
Our Vision
We work hand in hand with farmers, traders, business owners and the public to protect plants and genetic resources in food and agriculture.