Francisco Alves | Porcus Natura | 700 ha livestock farm
Francisco Alves
Francisco Alves
Porcus Natura
Ermida de São Luís da Mogueira, Portugal
700 hectares
Type of farm
Agroforestry and livestock
Produce
Alentejano pigs, cross Angus beef, sheep, goats and cork
Transition start date
2018
Sales channels
Direct marketing, restaurants, & cooperatives
Contact information
The regenerative transition
‘’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.”
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 a long-time partner and friend of Climate Farmers. He was one of the first farmers to utilise our Carbon+ Program to advance the regeneration of his land. Through the program, he’s generating Carbon+ Credits for the additional regenerative techniques implemented on the farm.
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