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Rooted in responsibility: How Emma Hartelius is reimagining cattle farming in Sweden
At Grimstorps farm in Sandhem, 36-year-old Emma Hartelius is leading a quiet revolution. As the head of an organically certified beef production business, she is building not just a farm but a new way of living—rooted in sustainability, resilience and…
Breaking stereotypes: Annika Palmér brings smart tech to Swedish dairy farming
In the heart of Sweden’s agricultural landscape, Annika Palmér is challenging outdated perceptions of what a farmer looks like, and how modern dairy farming is done. Together with her husband, she manages a third-generation dairy farm that is home to…
Ulrica Björnhag: Pioneering sustainable meat production with retired dairy cows in southern Sweden
Ulrica Björnhag runs a unique and sustainable farm just south of Jönköping in southern Sweden, dedicated to raising retired dairy cows for meat. Her innovative approach gives a new lease of life to cows that have spent years producing milk,…
Ida Besten: a farmer’s commitment to community and social innovation in rural Netherlands
Ida Besten, a 59-year-old dairy farmer from Haarle, a small village in the Netherlands, is deeply committed not only to her family farm but also to the well-being of her local community. Her journey as a farmer and community leader…
Upoznajte Tatjanu Klepo: znanstvenicu, aktivisticu i čuvaricu maslinarske baštine
Tatjana Klepo dolazi iz Kaštela u Dalmaciji, regije duboko ukorijenjene u maslinarsku tradiciju. Ona je znanstvenica i docentica na Sveučilištu u Splitu, a ujedno i strastvena ekološka aktivistica. Kao potpredsjednica Udruge maslinara Kaštela “Mastrinka” i članica Upravnog odbora Društva za…
Meet Tatjana Klepo: scientist, activist, and guardian of olive heritage
Tatjana Klepo comes from Kaštela in Dalmatia, a region deeply rooted in olive-growing traditions. She is a scientist and assistant professor at the University of Split. Tatjana is also a passionate environmental activist. As vice-chair of the Association of Olive…
Sonja van Uden: “I wanted to create something that reflects a new relationship with land”
At 45, Sonja van Uden lives in a small Dutch village just five kilometres from the farmland where she’s launching her boldest project yet. After working as a freelancer, Sonia has spent the last four years designing an innovative land-use…
Irene Beukeveld: “I wanted to do something of my own, with our milk”
At 45, Irene Beukeveld lives with her family on a dairy farm in Holthon, a small village in the northeastern Netherlands. The milk from their cows has long been at the heart of their livelihood, but for Irene, it also…
Marloes Van Schaik: “We need to adapt policies so women can feel confident on agricultural boards”
Marloes Van Schaik is a 40-year-old organic dairy farmer based in the Dutch province of Utrecht. Alongside her daily work managing the family farm, she also serves as a policy advisor for the Dutch Agriculture and Horticulture Organisation, focusing on…