El Acorniquillo
Farm manager
Manolo Antolin
Farm name
El Acorniquillo
Farm size
340 hectares
Location
Sevilla, Spain
Farm type
Arable and livestock
Social structure
Family run
Manolo’s transition to regenerative farming
Climate Farmer since
2020
Necessary investments
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More labour
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Electric fences
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Water infrastructure
Previous practices
Tillage, fertiliser and herbicide application.
New practices
Regenerative grazing, cover crops, creation of biodiversity habitats, and no chemical inputs.
Outcomes so far
- Increased vegetation
- More biodiversity, including birds, animals, and pollinators
- Increased organic matter
Benefits
- Savings on input costs, including fertilisers & feed
- Reduced diesel consumption
- Increased water infiltration
Regenerative grazing
Increasing biodiversity
Cover crops
No chemical inputs
“Through regenerative agriculture, the soil is healthier, so the water infiltration rate increases. By increasing the infiltration, you reduce erosion and produce more vegetation. In other words, every impact is positive. It’s as simple as that.”
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