Bruno Tinoco | Alto Sano lda | 94 ha livestock farm
Bruno Tinoco
Bruno Tinoco
Alto Sano lda
Barrancos, Portugal
94 hectares
Type of farm
Livestock
Social structure
Family run
Water management
Biodiversity habitat creation
Agroforestry
Transition start date
2018
Necessary investment costs
Approximately €120,000 over 15 years. He invested in pond construction, tree planting, property maintenance, drip irrigation and more.
Main practices previously
Livestock farming on an extensive basis.
New practices
Agroforestry, construction of ponds and swales, preservation of biodiversity habitats, and more.
Challenges
Drought and upfront investment.
Educational courses utilised
A permaculture course with Architect João Jorge in Colares – Sintra.
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