Books are not just books; they are also passports to other worlds and ways of life. Reading allows us to imagine that a different reality is possible. That's why, this Sant Jordi, we invite you to enjoy a very special selection of reads. Will you join us on a journey through new ways of understanding agriculture and livestock farming?

'Tearing Up the Land: Against the Lies of the Rural World,' by Pol Dunyó

Farmer and owner of Turó d'en Rompons, Pol Dunyó, invites us in this book to rethink our relationship with time, the land, and the food we produce. With poetic language and a format reminiscent of a manifesto, Dunyó denounces "overexploitation, haste, and violence against the natural environment" while sharing his ideas for making farming more sustainable.

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'Rooted in the Land: Proposals for Regenerative Agriculture' by Francesc Font

In this reference work, Francesc Font explains what regenerative agriculture is and why it’s such an important practice for producing quality food while also mitigating climate change. A ninth-generation farmer and agricultural engineer specialising in permaculture, holistic management, and microbiology, he shares all his tips on how to improve soil quality, capture more carbon, and increase biodiversity in farming ecosystems.

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'In Their Hands: Peasant Women, Women Standing Tall' by Laia de Ahumada and Maria Rosa Vidal Tosas

Writer Laia de Ahumada interviews fourteen peasant women who run small family farms in Catalonia. Some practice traditional farming, while others opt for agroecological methods, but they all share a deep love for the land and its produce. This beautiful book gives a voice to female farmers, with illustrations by Maria Rosa Vidal Tosas that capture the essence of each woman.

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'Women Livestock Farmers: 36 Visions for the Future of an Ancestral Profession' by Inés Butrón

The protagonists of Inés Butrón’s new book, a gastronomic journalist and professor at the Culinary Institute of Barcelona (CIB), are also women. Her fascination with the countryside led her to discover a group of extensive livestock farmers who welcomed her into a traditionally male world. Thirty-six women share their perspectives on a profession striving to be productive without losing sight of animal welfare principles.

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— BCN Smart Rural Editorial —