farming methods

Hana Hrstková

Hana Hrstková © Biocyclic Vegan International
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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Cabbage Hill animal-free fertilizer

Erin Riley. © Cabbage Hill Fertilizer
Agriculture / Agribusiness

Cabbage Hill Develops Animal-Free Fertilizer to “Get the Crap Out of Gardening”

Cabbage Hill Fertilizer is a US company producing organic, animal-free fertilizers, with the aim of promoting soil health, composting, community gardening, and food justice. Cabbage Hill was founded by Erin Riley, who previously started an edible landscaping company in 2009. After beginning to mix her own fertilizer blends, Riley began to question where the animal inputs came from. She discovered that the components of organic fertilizer often originate from slaughtered animals, meaning that “vegetables aren’t vegan”. Furthermore, these components may be declared “certified organic” even though their origins are often unregulated. In response, Riley decided to develop a range of animal-free fertilizers. The products are made from plant-based agriculture by-products like soy, corn, seaweed, and alfalfa, along with minerals such as rock phosphate and sulfate …

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Förderkreis Team

The team © Förderkreis Biozyklisch-Veganer Anbau e. V.
Agriculture / Agribusiness

Germany’s Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture Association Celebrates 5 Years of Promoting Animal-Free Farming Practices

The German Association for the Promotion of Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture, Förderkreis Biozyklisch-Veganer Anbau e.V., recently celebrated its 5th anniversary, raising awareness of the advantages of organic vegan farming.  Founded and based in Berlin, the “Förderkreis” collaborates with international partner organizations in the Biocyclic Vegan International network. Its goal is to provide education in German-speaking countries on farming without the use of commercial livestock, animal slaughter, chemical fertilizers, or animal inputs. Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture aims to establish a new human-animal relationship in the agricultural sector. The German non-profit also advises gardeners and farmers on the practices that must be followed to obtain the IFOAM-accredited Biocyclic Vegan Standard. This label identifies the products as ‘vegan from the field’.   Over the past five years, the “Förderkreis” has made significant progress in raising awareness and …

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Northwood Farm
Agriculture / Agribusiness

PETA UK Celebrates “Sowers of Compassion” With First Farming Awards

The first ever PETA UK Farming Awards has taken place, recognising ten farms across the country for their contributions to ethical, animal-free farming. The winners include growers of seafood, a producer of soybeans for tofu, and a former beef farmer who sent his cows to a sanctuary. The award winners are as follows: Aweside Farm — A grower of organic edible flowers, leaves, and herbs. The farm is also working to create habitats for wildlife, such as ponds, meadows, and hedgerows. IC Mushrooms — Producing oyster mushrooms, shiitakes, and more using sustainable raw vegan ingredients. Courses in mushroom growing are also offered at the farm. Northwood Farm — A former beef farm, Northwood sent its cows to a farm sanctuary and now produces beans and …

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Society

Colombian Startup WARUWA is Reshaping Fruit and Vegetable Chains in Latin America

A new agro-food initiative called WARUWA is combining e-commerce, logistics, agrotech and environmental justice in Latin America. WARUWA is a farm-to-business platform connecting farmers with restaurants, local groceries, schools, and hotels. Within seven months, the startup has already contributed to serving over ten million plates through its network of customers.

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Anja Bonzheim

Anja Bonzheim (Photo: Förderkreis Biozyklisch-Veganer Anbau e.V.)
Interviews

Association for the Promotion of Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture: “Biocyclic Vegan Farming Has the Potential to be Applied Worldwide”

The German “Förderkreis Biozyklisch-Veganer Anbau e. V.”, Berlin (Association for the Promotion of Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture), is a charity that represents concrete, practical solutions for a future-oriented agriculture. The association promotes the biocyclic vegan idea of farming in German-speaking countries.

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