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How a German city boy came to reshape Estonian farming
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How a German city boy came to reshape Estonian farming

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Stefan Gernert, who grew up in a city in Germany and never farmed, now advises Aru Põllumajandus OÜ in Estonia.
  • Gernert, who first saw real nature in the army, manages nearly 4,000 hectares of farmland in Lääne-Virumaa.
  • He is a second-generation farmer's descendant but lived in a city environment until adulthood.

Stefan Gernert, a man born and raised in Germany, never expected to shape Estonian agriculture. He spent his youth in a city and only encountered nature during his military service. Despite this urban upbringing, Gernert has traveled the world and now serves as the lead agronomist for Aru Põllumajandus OÜ, a farm cultivating nearly 4,000 hectares in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia.

His journey to the fields of Estonia is unconventional. Gernert, whose family has a farming background, found himself drawn to agriculture despite his initial city life. His extensive global experience now informs his advisory role at the Estonian company, where he oversees a significant agricultural operation.

The farm, Aru Põllumajandus OÜ, operates on a large scale, managing thousands of hectares. Gernert's expertise, honed through international exposure, is crucial for optimizing the farm's productivity and practices.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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