🐄 Visit to Herdade Monte do Rochão – Regenerative Cattle Farming

Explore the regenerative livestock practices of Herdade Monte do Rochão, a working organic cattle farm located in the Beira Baixa region. The farm raises Alentejana cattle, a resilient and endangered native Portuguese breed, in combination with Limousin and Charolais bulls to enhance meat quality and adaptability. The farm operates under an organic production system and employs rotational grazing techniques that promote pasture recovery, improve soil fertility, and increase carbon sequestration—supporting climate-resilient food systems and animal welfare.

📅 Date: July 30th

🕙 Time: 15:00–17:00 (WEST)

📍 Location: Herdade Monte do Rochão, Ladoeiro, Portugal

📌 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8QhGEyRofYSw3bY49

🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx

Agenda & Highlights

15:00 – Welcome and Introduction

• Overview of the farm’s history, values, and production approach

15:15 – Guided Tour of the Grazing System

• Presentation of the Alentejana breed and crossbreeding strategy
• Explanation of rotational grazing management
• Discussion on how grazing contributes to soil regeneration, pasture diversity, and ecosystem services

16:15 – Regenerative Livestock in Practice

• Organic certification process and challenges
• Insights into animal health, nutrition, and land stewardship

16:45 – Q&A with the Farm Team

• Open discussion on scaling regenerative cattle systems

17:00 – End of Visit

⚠️ All Visits have limited spots available, which will be allocated based on the order of registration.

For more information, please contact Soraia Silva (Project Manager at Food4Sustainability) : soraia.silva@food4sustainability.org