Nuno Mayer | Quinta do Alfeijoal | 64 ha arable farm
Nuno Mayer
Nuno Mayer
Quinta do Alfeijoal
Olaia, Portugal
64 hectares
Type of farm
Arable
Produce
Grapes, walnuts, and organic olive oil
Cover crops
Agroforestry
No chemical inputs
Mulching
Transition start date
2022
Motivation
To restore nature and improve the functionality of the farm.
Planned additional practices
AMP grazing, compost and organic matter application, increased cover crops, and reduced tillage.
Challenges
“Measures to regenerate organic matter in the soil and create habitat for crop aids.”