Whether grown locally or supplied through wider food chains, they all begin with healthy plants. Plants make up around 80% of the food we eat and also feed many animals raised for food. Protecting plant health is therefore about safeguarding both Malta’s environment and the food on our tables. Now in its fourth and final year, #PlantHealth4Life is led by the European Food Safety Authority and the European Commission together with participating countries. It encourages people to recognise how everyday choices involving travel, shopping and gardening can help keep plants healthy.