Cover crops are picking up steam. But with a number to choose from, each with their own distinct benefits, choosing which is best isn’t always easy. Here, we explore what cover crops are, why you should plant them, and how farmers can succeed with them. What are cover...
Ruben Jorge is the manager of Carvalhal, a farm in the Castelo Branco region of Portugal. Since 2021, he has been on a mission to regenerate his land. We spoke with Ruben to understand his motivations, learnings, and outcomes. FarmerRuben Jorge LocationCastelo Branco,...
To till or not to till… This is a hot topic in farming. But the answer isn’t exactly simple. One of the biggest causes of soil erosion is the simple (and widely used) practice of tilling the land. The practice has been around for thousands of years and...
Climate Farmers is a growing European organisation that bridges the gap between farmers and the necessary resources needed to transition to regenerative agriculture. We’re a diverse group of storytellers, change-makers, scientists, farmers, engineers, agricultural...
João Valente is the 2nd generation owner of Monte Silveira Bio, a mixed enterprise farm in Portugal. Monte Silveira Bio has gone through a series of transformations through the years. What was once a conventional farm, then organic, is now on the journey to...
