On 25 February, MCast Agribusiness Institute held a symposium dedicated to research in agriculture and its related sectors. This symposium is the first of its kind for higher education in Malta. 

The symposium's aim was to bring to the forefront research work carried out by students who graduated with Honours in the Bachelor of Science in Animal Management degree course and in the Bachelor of Science in Horticulture degree course. 

All research work was carried out under the supervision of the Agribusiness Institute's lecturers and tutors. The research carried out is highly significant to local industry and should pave the way for greater collaboration between the vocational educational sector and private as well as public entities within the broader agricultural sector.

The research and results presented focussed on issues that affect the local animal husbandry and horticultural industry with the aim of improving the efficiency, productivity and long-term sustainability of the industry. The research also focussed on wildlife conservation, veterinary services and fish management in aquaculture, a very important and dynamic industry for Malta.

Also present for the symposium were Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Roderick Galdes; Dr Silvio De Bono, MCast president of the Board of Governors; Victor Satariano, deputy chairman MCast BoG; Stephen Cachia, MCast principal and CEO, MCast senior management, MCast guest lecturers and Agribusiness students.