Month: March 2023

Women in Ag 2023-001

The first issue of the year is out now! In this brand new Women in Ag Magazine, we gathered inspiring stories from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and even Zambia! This issue also contains an in-depth interview and a retrospective. In Zambia, women often run farms on their own. Chileshe Chansa from Mabala Farm tells us […]

Women in force at the AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2023

The winners of the 2023 AD and Biogas Industry Awards were revealed at a prestigious gala ceremony in Birmingham, UK, on 29th March. Run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), the Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the global anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas sector across 12 […]

“I believe a farmer’s job is to continuously adapt and grow”,

Angela Ferraro-Fanning, Axe and Root Homestead, New Jersey (USA) Not far from New York City, in central New Jersey, USA, Angela Ferraro-Fanning decided to reconnect with nature and grow her own food. She does not have an agricultural background, but as the years went on her curiosity allowed her to learn and grow her […]

Book review: The Reindeer Chronicles – And Other Inspiring Stories of Working with Nature to Heal the Earth

By Judith D. Schwartz Some regions of the world bear wounds inflicted by disrespectful (agricultural) practices, often from times long gone. Cutting down forests to form pastures caused desertification, construction works along the seashore caused precipitation patterns to shift and monoculture sugar cane and fruit plantations destroyed entire landscapes. In “The Reindeer Chronicles”, writer […]

“My children get to grow up on a farm and that’s worth it to me”

Sarah Clulow, Bernard’s Farm, Chesshire UK) Sarah Clulow is a first generation farmer. She doesn’t come from a farming family, nor is she married to a farmer. And yet, one day, she decided to leave the safety of job and home behind to become a farmer. “I worked in child protection for many years […]

Women in Ag Awards International gets sequel in 2023

The very first Women in Ag Awards International were held last November at EuroTier. The Awards are an initiative that aims to celebrate the outstanding women in our industry. The idea was born from the collaboration of Women in Ag Magazine and EuroTier organizer DLG. With 60 nominations from Europe, the U.S., South America and […]

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a day to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the many challenges that women continue to face around the world. In agriculture, women play a crucial role in feeding the world’s […]

Charlotte Morton receives Order of the British Empire from Princess Anne

Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), the trade association for the UK anaerobic digestion and biogas industry, received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Princess Anne at an Investiture held at Windsor Castle on 21st February 20223. Charlotte’s services to the development of the biogas industry were […]