Biocyclic Vegan International

Biocyclic Vegan Cultivation

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Fairs & Events

Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture Seminar to Explore Sustainable Farming Practices in Germany

Biocyclic Vegan International, in partnership with the German biocyclic vegan organization Förderkreis Biozyklisch-Veganer Anbau e. V., has announced a two-day seminar focusing on Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture and the process of Biocyclic Humus Soil generation. The event is scheduled for June 25-26, 2025, at the Permaculture Park at Lebensgarten Steyerberg (PaLS), Germany, a well-known hub for sustainable farming practices and permaculture education. The seminar will explore key aspects of plant-based, organic farming methods, with an emphasis on soil health and the role of Biocyclic Humus Soil in supporting climate-positive agricultural practices. Participants will gain insights into how these practices can contribute to the regeneration of the soil and increase biodiversity. Principles of Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture Among the seminar’s main topics are the foundational principles of biocyclic …

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Hana Hrstková

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Interviews

Hana Hrstková: “A Biocyclic Vegan Approach Is Not Just an Option—It’s a Necessity”

Hana Hrstková is a Prague-based resilient food system & vegan gastronomy strategist, dedicated to reshaping the food system to support both human health and environmental sustainability. With over a decade of experience in plant-based nutrition, she integrates principles of organic farming, zero-waste management, and biocyclic vegan agriculture—an approach that eliminates all animal-derived inputs while regenerating soil health. For Hrstková, the connection between soil, the environment, and human well-being is fundamental to the future of food. At the upcoming Biofach trade fair, she will once again take the stage to showcase how plant-based culinary innovation, paired with biocyclic vegan ingredients, can drive a more sustainable and ethical food system. In this interview with vegconomist, Hrstková shares her insights on the future of sustainable gastronomy and why …

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BIOFACH

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Fairs & Events

BIOFACH 2025 Showcases Vegan Agriculture, Sustainable Packaging, and Ethical Chocolate

BIOFACH, the world’s largest trade fair for organic food and agriculture, is set to take place from February 11-14, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. The event will feature over 2,700 exhibitors and attract approximately 46,700 trade visitors from around 130 countries. The event will provide a platform for industry stakeholders to explore the latest developments in organic food and sustainability. From plant-based agriculture and compostable packaging to vegan product innovation, the event showcases the shifting landscape of the organic sector and its adaptation to environmental and consumer demands. Biocyclic Vegan Farming: Expanding sustainable agriculture Biocyclic Vegan International will present its approach to organic agriculture, which excludes animal husbandry and animal-derived fertilizers. Instead, the method leverages plant-based cycles, composting, and humus buildup to maintain soil health. The …

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Frances Gonzales founds biocyclic vegan farm

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Agriculture / Agribusiness

Vegan Wines Founder Starts Biocyclic Vegan Farm to Revolutionize Sustainable Agriculture

Frances Gonzalez, the founder of Vegan Wines, has opened a biocyclic vegan farm in New York’s Hudson Valley. She hopes the project, which is called Little Logan’s Farm, will become a national educational hub for an ethical and sustainable food system. Visitors will be invited to the farm to learn how biocyclic vegan principles can be used to grow premium plant-based produce, along with the potential of these methods to revolutionize agriculture in the United States. A range of events will be offered to make biocyclic farming more accessible, including workshops, farm tours, and hands-on experiences. Full-day experience The first event, which takes place on September 28, will see guests transported to the farm from New York City and given a chance to explore. They …

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Biocyclic Vegan International

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Opinion

Op Ed: Axel Anders, Co-Founder, Biocyclic Vegan International, Says Vegan Products Are Not Equally Sustainable

Axel Anders is co-founder and member of the Board of Directors at Biocyclic Vegan International, which works to promote cycle-based organic farming without the use of commercial livestock, animal slaughter, fertilisers, or animal inputs. The association raises awareness of the advantages of organic vegan farming and helps farms to convert. It also aids research projects on the increase of soil fertility through the use of biocyclic vegan methods. Biocyclic vegan − an opportunity for the organic food sector By Axel Anders The market for vegan products is booming. Young people, in particular, are increasingly opting for a responsible, plant-based lifestyle for reasons of sustainability and animal ethics. An absolutely positive development! However, it is worth taking a closer look to realise that vegan products are …

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Agriculture / Agribusiness

Animal-Free Organic Farming Attracts Significant Interest at BIOFACH 2023

After attending the organic trade fair BIOFACH in Nuremberg, Germany, Biocyclic Vegan International has found that there is significant interest in cycle-based, animal-free organic farming. Professional visitors were introduced to the concept of farming without animal husbandry or fertilizers of animal origin, and had the opportunity to taste produce grown in this way. There was discussion of the climate benefits of reducing livestock numbers, along with the potential of biocyclic humus soil to sequester carbon. One visitor was Dr. Ophelia Nick, The Parliamentary State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Experts in biocyclic vegan agriculture also hosted events at BIOFACH, including a podium discussion on food system transformation in partnership with the German Association of Organic Food Producers (AöL) and a …

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Biocyclic Vegan International

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Interviews

Biocyclic Vegan International: “Purely Plant-Based Farming is Possible Without Any Losses in Yield”

Biocyclic Vegan International works to promote cycle-based organic farming without the use of commercial livestock, animal slaughter, fertilisers, or animal inputs. The association raises awareness of the advantages of organic vegan farming and helps farms to convert. It also aids research projects on the increase of soil fertility through the use of biocyclic vegan methods. Co-founder Axel Anders spoke to us about the association’s highlights and challenges in 2022 and goals for 2023. How did 2022 turn out for biocyclic vegan agriculture? After the general slowdown caused by the pandemic, 2022 was an extremely successful year with an increasing public awareness of biocyclic vegan agriculture. In many circles, agriculture without animal husbandry or the use of fertilisers of animal origin is still considered unrealistic and …

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