Porcus Natura
Francisco Alves
Farm name
Porcus Natura
Farm size
700 hectares
Location
Ermida de São Luís da Mogueira, Portugal
Farm type
Agroforestry and livestock
Produce
Alentejano pigs, cross Angus beef, sheep, goats and cork
Sales channel
Direct marketing, restaurants & cooperatives
Contact information
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Francisco’s transition to regenerative farming
Climate Farmer since
2018
Cover crops
No-till
AMP grazing
Agroforestry
No chemical inputs
Regenerative outcomes
“Since I started applying regenerative techniques, I’ve increased the number and diversity of animal species on the farm, and my profits have increased. My soil health has improved dramatically, and I observe more biodiversity. I regularly welcome journalists and visitors and have started selling my products to butchers and chefs in Lisbon, including a Michelin-star restaurant.”
How we collaborate
Francisco is using our Carbon+ Program to transition to regenerative agriculture and access an additional income stream along the way.
Through the program, he is getting paid to implement new practices that will bring him closer to his goals.
‘’I felt that l I had to take care of this unique agricultural ecosystem. And I believe through regenerative agriculture we can act upon its recovery.”
