These young heifers are now on their way to Algeria - the Alondra left at 17:30 this afternoon. They will be at sea for five days, but that isn't the worst of it... | Ethical Farming Ireland

#FirstpostAfrica: In Africa's largest country Algeria, two women are spearheading the shift towards eco-friendly farming. Born in an urban background, 28-year-old Amira Messous and 29-year-old Ibtissem Mahtout, abandoned their lives in the capital Algiers. They are now working on a small patch of land miles away to grow fresh food, in an environment-friendly way. They have also defied gender norms, as they started the initiative in Algeria's male-dominated agriculture industry. The two women are