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About
Gabriela Cruz, an agronomist engineer, is managing the farm in Elvas, Portugal that has been in her family for more than 110 years with her sister. Using conservation practices and efficient water use they are growing wheat, barley, green peas, clover, maize and biodiversed pastures for raising beef cattle and Iberian pigs in Portugal. Gabriela was recognized as the 2010 GFN Kleckner Global Farm Leader award recipient.
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Articles by Maria Gabriela Cruz
May 9, 2024
Global Farmer Voices, Episode 11
In Episode 11, Gabriela Cruz, Portugal and Amadou Sidibe, Mali discuss the importance of water. They share their personal stories and perspectives on …
Read article →April 3, 2024
Global Farmer Network webinar series 2024 - Water part 2
On March 28, the Global Farmer Network hosted a second webinar on water. If you weren't able to attend, check out the replay on Global Farmer Network'…
Read article →March 28, 2024
Water Efficiency in Complicated Locations
Gabriela Cruz, Portugal and Jenny Holtermann, USA.…
Read article →March 27, 2024
Gabriela Cruz: Stereotypes surrounding agricultural water usage
Gabriela Cruz is a farmer in Portugal raising cereal crops, cattle, and Iberian pork. In this clip, she discusses water usage in the agriculture indus…
Read article →March 2, 2023
Agriculture as a Career of Choice – For Women
My father heard it all the time: Your girls can’t run the family farm. He had four daughters, including me. We don’t have a brother. Everybody in town…
Read article →August 26, 2021
Climate Smart Agriculture is a Sustainability Solution
The loud and angry debates over crop-protection products in Europe can give the false impression that farmers like me are prone to over-use chemicals …
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