Carvalhal

Ruben Jorge


Farm name
Carvalhal

Farm size
52 hectares

Location
Idanha-A-Nova, Portugal

Farm type
Agroforestry

Social structure
Association

Produce
Pistachios and chestnuts

Sales Channel
Markets and grocery stores

Contact information
Carvalhal Website

Ruben’s transition to regenerative farming

Climate Farmer since
May 2021

Necessary investments

  • Tree seeds

  • Mower / 20,000 €

How did you learn about regenerative agriculture?
Various books, articles, podcasts and workshops.

New practices
Mulching, residue management, reduced herbicide and fertiliser application, no harrow usage, and increased diversity of tree species.

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No chemical inputs

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Agroforestry

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No harrow usage

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Mulching

The benefits of regenerative agriculture

 Farm profitability

  • 25% reduction in water use
  • Soil restoration remunerated
    through Carbon+ Credits.

Ecological benefits

  • 1.5% increase in organic matter

  • More noticeable presence of biodiversity

  • Reduced soil erosion and increased water retention

Social impact

  • Happiness in his job
  • Satisfaction when seeing the ecosystem improve

Further expected benefits

“I believe the future of agriculture and forestry lies partly in some sort of basic payment for good practices that benefit wider society.”

“Without economic incentives, we are limited to philanthropy and time-limited projects. We need to think long-term and act accordingly.”

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