“I may be a farmer, but I'm also an adventurer at heart!”
Mairead grew up on a farm in Northern Ireland, where she developed a passion for agriculture. After studying abroad in Guangzhou, she fell in love with the vibrant city and decided to start her own farming business there. Despite the challenges of navigating a new culture and language, Mairead has become a successful entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable farming practices. When she's not tending to her crops, she enjoys exploring Guangzhou's bustling markets and trying new street food.
Definitely the language barrier. I had to learn Mandarin from scratch and it took a lot of patience and practice to be able to communicate effectively with everyone on my team.
Growing up on a farm, I saw firsthand how much damage conventional farming practices can do to the environment. I wanted to do things differently and show that it's possible to have a successful farm that also protects the planet.