Marcel Kringe joins the podcast to share his incredible journey from growing up on a small farm in Germany to managing large-scale agricultural projects in Russia, Canada, and around the world. Along the way, he discusses the creation of Bushel Plus and BranVault, helping farmers reduce harvest loss, lessons learned from global agriculture, and the life-changing accident that nearly ended it all.
What happens when a kid from a 10-acre farm in Germany dreams bigger than anyone around him?
In this episode of, Marcel Kringe shares a remarkable story that spans continents, cultures, and some of the largest farming operations on Earth. From learning agriculture through Germany’s apprenticeship system to working on massive farms in Russia, managing harvest crews, and eventually building a global agricultural technology company, Marcel’s path has been anything but ordinary.
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Marcel also opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of his life—a devastating vehicle accident in Australia that left him with multiple fractures, severe injuries, and a long road to recovery. His story of resilience, the support of family, friends, customers, and complete strangers, and the determination to keep building his company serves as a powerful reminder of the strength found within the agricultural community.
Whether you're interested in harvest technology, global farming practices, entrepreneurship, or simply an incredible life story, this episode delivers valuable insights, plenty of laughs, and a deep appreciation for the people who make agriculture possible around the world.