In the rolling countryside of the Czech Republic, where the meadows brush against fields of grain and the sound of sheep bells echoes through the valleys, stands a farm that is far more than a patch of land. It is the heart of an innovation story led by a woman whose determination and vision have […]
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The final conference of the AGRIGEP project, held on September 25th at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, featured Associate Professor Maura Farrell, coordinator of the EU-funded FLIARA project, as a prominent speaker on advancing gender equality in agriculture. The conference, which marked the culmination of a three-year effort to implement Gender Equality Plans
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In the sun-soaked hills of southern Italy, among olive groves and the scent of the sea, French-born innovator Sarah Khoudja has built a quiet revolution. Four years ago, after leaving behind a demanding career in Brussels as a project manager, Sarah chose a slower, more purposeful life. The result was CuCilento, a workshop where discarded
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When Anja Frey speaks about her work, her voice carries a mix of determination and warmth. A farmer, value chain manager, and passionate advocate for animal welfare, she has spent more than two decades reshaping the way calves are raised on dairy farms. Today, she leads a pioneering effort in southern Germany that combines sustainable
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On September 4th, 2025, the FLIARA project was a key voice at a recent event in Târgu Mureș, Romania, focused on empowering rural women through European funding opportunities. Organised by the Romanian National Rural Network (NRN), members of the FLIARA Stakeholder Advisory Board, the event, titled “Entrepreneurial opportunities for rural women through LEADER”, provided a
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In the shadow of the Ostrava-Karviná coal mine basin, where heavy industry once defined the rhythm of life, a different kind of transformation is quietly taking root. On 11 hectares of gleaming high-tech greenhouses in Dolní Lutyně, Bezdínek Ltd. is growing not only tomatoes, cucumbers, and honey but also a new vision for sustainable living
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In the heart of the Slovenian countryside, nestled in the small town of Borovnica, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking root—one tiny leaf at a time. At the centre of it stands Saša Kržič, a determined entrepreneur and innovator who has transformed a seed of curiosity into a thriving business and a national movement around
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A workshop at the 2025 European Ecovillage Gathering, hosted by the Global Ecovillage Network Europe, brought a focus on the essential role of women in shaping a sustainable future for rural communities. The event, held on August 15th of the gathering, provided a platform for participants to engage with critical issues surrounding gender equality and
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In the quiet expanse of Northern Ostrobothnia in Finland, where birch forests whisper with the wind and rivers carve ancient paths, Rita Porkka has built more than a business—she has created a movement. As the CEO and founder of Naturest Ltd, Rita has turned her lifelong love of nature into a force for education, well-being,
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It was during the FLIARA Community of Practice event in Ireland—buzzing with conversation, collaboration, and shared ideals—that we had the chance to sit down with Annette Harberink, a leading voice in biodynamic agriculture in the Netherlands. In a sea of innovation narratives, hers stands out not just for its vision but for its grit and
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