
The women cultivatint Barcelona's future
In a traditionally male-dominated sector, more and more women farmers are leading agricultural operations and promoting more sustainable farming models, rooted in the land and adapted to the challenges of the 21st century. The book 'Farming Barcelona' collects the stories of 16 of them.
8th March, International Women's Day, offers an opportunity to highlight the protagonists of a silent revolution that is transforming Barcelona's countryside.

On International Day of Forests, we showcase the dedication of individuals working tirelessly to preserve our natural heritage for all to cherish.
A publication to facilitate entry into farming for young individuals who do not come from a farming background.
'The Adventure of Being a Farmer' aims to promote generational renewal and facilitate entry into farming for young individuals who do not come from a farming background.
In the Barcelona region, only 25% of agricultural holdings are managed by women. This is a reality that needs to be transformed if we want to achieve a more sustainable, local, and inclusive food model.
Among other interesting topics, in this newsletter, we analyze the state of the agroforestry mosaic in the Barcelona region. In addition, we interviewed Jaume Minguell, the person responsible for the forest fire prevention strategy at the Barcelona…
The loss of agroforestry landscape in favour of a homogenized landscape based on continuous tree masses is widespread and endangers the territory's forests.
A UN report warning that extreme fires will increase by 30% by 2050 is one of the topics highlighted in the latest BCN Smart Rural Press Digest.
Co-funded by the Barcelona Provincial Council and the ERDF funds as part of the BCN Smart Rural strategy, the facility supports small sheep and goat farmers in Central Catalonia and promotes extensive livestock farming.
The commitment made at COP26 to reduce methane emissions is one of the topics highlighted in the latest BCN Smart Rural press summary.
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