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This month on What The Field?!, we sit down with Benedikt Bösel, a regenerative agriculture pioneer and the steward of a 3000-hectare estate near Berlin. From a career in finance to a transformative journey into the heart of regenerative farming, Benedikt’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and profound connection to nature.
In this episode, Benedikt shares his challenges managing sandy soils and minimal rainfall, why monocultures are “ticking time bombs,” and how he’s turning his land into a living laboratory for agroforestry and regenerative methods. But it’s not just about the land—Benedikt’s philosophy extends to reshaping mindsets, embracing education, and inspiring a new appreciation for farmers and food systems.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation about the future of farming, available now on all major podcast platforms.
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This month, on What The Field?!, we dive into the fascinating world of conservation biology with Astrid Vargas. Known for her groundbreaking work in endangered species recovery, from the Iberian lynx in Spain to Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka, Astrid has dedicated her life to protecting biodiversity. She founded Inspiration for Action, where she blends community, art, and landscape restoration, illustrating how creativity can inspire environmental change. She was also a founder of the Alvelal project, that we are very close to here at CrowdFarming.
In our conversation, Astrid shared insights from her book, On a Butterfly’s Wing, focusing on pollinators' critical role and their lessons on adaptation. She also reflected on the evolution of regenerative practices, the rise of ecological awareness, and the importance of community-driven conservation efforts. This conversation felt like a beacon of hope, Astrid really transfers a sense of optimism and positive action that is inspiring. At the end of the chat we felt that, together, we could do anything!
Tune in to explore Astrid’s inspiring journey and hear how her work unites art and science in a powerful mission for the planet. We guarantee that listening to this conversation with Astrid will put you in a good mood!
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Bernard’s story is incredible, after working in impact investment for various financial institutions here in Europe, he bought a coffee farm in Honduras and moved there 2 years later, and is now selling his coffee through CrowdFarming!
Bernard’s project is so much more than just coffee, to start, his coffee is called “Melipona bee coffee”, Melipona is the name of a family of stingless bees native to the tropics. As an organic coffee farmer, Bernard has always had in mind to plant plants to attract pollinators, among them the melipona bee. It is a kind of bee that hardly anyone knows about (although it is mentioned in the podcast bee happy) which is why Bernard is a big promoter! He is a “meliponiculturist” which means he also produces honey from these bees! On top of this, his farm also runs social projects, trainings with his staff and more.
If you want to know more about the farming and production process of coffee and also discover Bernard's wonderful and inspiring story, you will love this episode.
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We’re excited to bring you the latest episode of "What The Field?!" with our special guest, Béla Janovich. Bela’s done it all—tech startups, running his own regenerative farm and investing in a groundbreaking farming app.
In this episode, Béla shares his journey from the high-paced tech world to the peaceful fields of regenerative farming. He talks about how his experience in all these different spaces has helped him in many aspects.
As an experienced entrepreneur, board member, and investor, Béla Janovich is passionate about creating healthy landscapes and resilient ecosystems to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. He believes that this can be achieved successfully with a holistic approach, collaboration with stakeholders, a long-term perspective, and a sound business case at its foundation.
Béla is equally comfortable working with local operators on the farms he leads and in the boardrooms of international for-profit and non-profit organisations. His experiences range from farm-level operations and local community engagement to large-scale landscape restoration. His deep knowledge of applied technology that enables these processes benefits both sectors.
Tune in now to catch Béla Janovich on "What The Field?!" and hear all about his wonderful story. You don’t want to miss this one!
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In this new episode of What The Field?! we were thrilled to welcome Alfredo to our CrowdFarming offices to record the podcast in person. It is always such a treat to be able to have our conversation in person and record the video as well as the audio, so make sure you don’t miss out on the video recording if you prefer them!
Alfredo Poves is the CPO and CEO of Ixorigue a company that offers livestock farmers an innovative solution to better manage and track their livestock. This product allows them so save time and better care for their animals.
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Hey everyone! Ready for another episode of What The Field?! This time, we had the incredible Dimitri Tsitos join us, and let me tell you, it was a conversation you don't want to miss. Fun fact: Dimitri and I went to the same university, and he speaks a bunch of languages!
Dimitri is the co-founder of AgroSystemic, whose mission is to provide the tools to facilitate the regenerative transition in the Mediterranean basin, with a special focus on tree crops. It’s all about de-risking the transition for farmers.
Dimitri brought a fresh perspective to the table. He reminded us that the conversation around regenerative farming shouldn't be about pointing fingers at large-scale industrial farmers or the Big Agriculture industry. Instead, it's about making sure everybody is part of the conversation and that change is happening on all levels.
When farmers see how regenerative practices can improve their yield and benefit the environment, they become the biggest champions for change.
Our chat left us feeling optimistic, challenged and inspired to carry on in our vision of a world where regenerative farming is the norm, not the exception. To get there, we need policies that support these practices, financial incentives, and a shift in how consumers think about their food.
Catch the full episode here, and let's keep the conversation going. Together, we can foster a farming community that’s informed, and committed to the health of our soil, our people, and our planet.
See you next time on What The Field?!
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In this month's episode of “What The Field?!”, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jolien Walhof, the Head of Impact at The WaterBear Network. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about climate action and the transformative power of filmmaking and storytelling.
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Are you curious about the innovative practices shaping the future of farming? If so, our new podcast episode will be right up your alley. We’re joined by Joseph Gridley the creator of the Soil Association Exchange. A tool to help farmers collect data and implement regenerative farming practices, all while making a profit.
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This month’s episode from “What The Field?!” is one of our personal favourites, our guest is Eduardo Cuoco, director of IFOAM Organics Europe. IFOAM Organics Europe is the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming. For more than 20 years, they have been representing organic in European policymaking and advocating for a transformation of food and farming. Their work is based on the principles of organic agriculture – health, ecology, fairness, and care.
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In this new episode of “What The Field?!” we discover the fascinating story of Portuguese farmer Sergio Nicolau. Like most farmers, he grew up in a farming family and went to agronomy school to learn the ways. However, he soon started to realise the negative impact climate change — and conventional practices — were having on his farm and after doing quite a bit of consulting work for other farms, he realised he wasn’t alone.
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Welcome to our new series of What The Field audio articles where you can get your fresh news straight from the farm to your ears! Find the complete written article on our blog.
The organic certification is based on a list of permitted and prohibited practices, which undoubtedly play a fundamental role in protecting the environment from the more damaging techniques of the conventional system. However, as the results are not measured in the environment, a certified organic farmer may not be regenerating his ecosystem. Therefore the only way to call yourself a "regenerative farmer" is to prove that you are regenerating the soil, the biodiversity and the environment in which you operate.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowd_farming/
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In this new episode of What the Field, we invited the creator of Fork Ranger, Frank Holleman. More than just an app or cookbook, Fork Ranger is a multifaceted solution to two contemporary challenges: what to do about climate change and what to prepare for dinner each night.
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In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Meghan Sapp, a remarkable farmer and co-founder of the “Hub del Norte”, one of the many hubs that are part of the Savory Institute network. Here she focuses on holistic management and regenerative agriculture with farmers across the north half of the Iberian Peninsula and the South of France.
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In this episode of "What The Field", Hannah Wickes, former CMO of Ecosia, guides us through the complexity behind reforestation, and the connection between forests and agriculture. She shares her approach to impact the business landscape, from established giants to entrepreneurs looking to change the status quo.
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In this episode, we engage with Brent Loken, the Global Food Lead Scientist at WWF, as he delves into the intricate world of food systems' impact. Loken's role spans nearly 100 countries, where he oversees food-related scientific endeavors, emphasizing the connection between research and actionable solutions while respecting global culinary traditions.
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Juliana Jaramillo leads the Rainforest Alliance's regenerative agriculture initiative. Some of you may be familiar with their "green frog" certification! We talked to her about the Rainforest Alliance's mission and her views on regenerative agriculture. Juliana emphasized its significance and how it's not a blanket solution and the approach must be adapted to local realities and contexts. Becoming a regenerative producer is a journey and starting from conventional farming, the path involves efficiency, substitution of harmful inputs, and a complete system redesign she told us.
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Wir tauchen ein in das aufregende Leben und die Vision von Friedrich Lehmann, der auf den Feldern von Huelva, Spanien, wo er seine Finca hat, den Spitznamen "der verrückte Deutsche" trägt. Aber lass dich von seinem Spitznamen nicht täuschen, denn hinter dem Namen verbirgt sich ein erfahrener Landwirt und Visionär, der sich der Permakultur und seiner Naturverbundenheit verschrieben hat.
Friedrich, oder Federico, wie er in der Region auch genannt wird, nimmt uns mit auf eine Reise von seinen deutschen Wurzeln bis zu seiner Liebe auf den ersten Blick zu Huelva im Jahr 1985. Im Laufe der Jahre hat Friedrich nicht nur das Land restauriert und sich der biologischen, biodynamischen und permakulturellen Landwirtschaft zugewandt, sondern sein Wissen auch weitergetragen und seine Finca als Verkörperung für Permakultur verwandelt.
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Luis Leblanc Torres from the farmer collective Alvelal Foods lives in one of the driest areas of Europe, the Altiplano of Murcia. Together with his partners in crime, they are
trying to get people back to their land, to combat the rural exodus. They see restoring the land as an opportunity for giving back while also harvesting and producing food. For Alvelal, regenerative agriculture is not just a cultivation method but a tool for the restoration of a landscape.
The question at the centre of Alvelal Foods' activities: "How can we rebuild a society where the farmer is the protagonist?"
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"Wir könnten den Klimawandeln tatsächlich sogar umkehren, wenn wir global regenerative Landwirtschaft betreiben"
Philippe Birker, Mitbegründer von Climate Farmers, ist in Geilenkirchen groß geworden. Nach einem Studium in den Niederlanden und der Mitarbeit an Unternehmen wie Fairphone, kaufte er sich zusammen mit einer Gruppe von Freuden ein leerstehendes Dorf in Portugal, wo er begann, sich für regenerative Landwirtschaft zu interessieren. Zentral war dabei für ihn die Frage: "Wie kann ich die Leute aus der Stadt in die Natur bringen?"
Bei einer Pilgerreise zu 60 Landwirten in ganz Westeuropa fand er dabei für sich die Antwort auf viele der Probleme, die wir heute haben: Die Skalierung von Regenerativer Landwirtschaft. Um Landwirten bei der Umstellung zu helfen, gründete er Climate Farmers. Ziel ist, dass Landwirte nicht wie aktuell für mehr Ertrag belohnt werden, sondern für den Aufbau gesünder Böden und Kohlenstoffspeicherung.
Zur Flutkatastrophe die vor ein paar Jahren auch sein Heimatdorf Geilenkirchen betraf, hat die Bodenerosion maßgeblich beigetragen, findet Phillipe. Bodengesundheit aufbauen, so meint er, würde nicht nur die Wasserspeicherkapazität unserer Böden verbessern, sondern auch generell für mehr Resilienz in der Landwirtschaft sorgen.
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Life in plastic...is obviously not fantastic. And yet we can't seem to live without it.
Why is plastic being "demonized" in the first place?How helpful is recycling?What can be done to minimize plastic pollution?How is plastic related to climate change?And why are the alternatives sometimes worse than the original?
In this episode we talk to Garance Boullenger, Project Manager Plastics Initiative at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, about the complexities that are behind our obsession with plastic.Garance's fact-based approach provides us with eye-opening insight on what is probably the most controversial material out there.
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