OUR FARM
Herdade da Mata has about 740 ha. ​The whole farm is extensively and organically farmed.
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A large part of our fields are Co2 neutral permanent grasslands, which are grazed regularly and only need to be replanted every 5-6 years. In this way, we avoid annual ploughing and protect our soils and the ecosystem.
The dam is also home to many different species of birds, which can be observed from one of our observation stations.
In August large flocks of flamingos regularly visit for a few weeks. It is a unique experience to have these beautiful birds so close to us.
With our solar system, we produce our own electricity, which we also use to charge our electric cars.
For the past two years, bees have also been populating the Herdade da Mata, contributing to the preservation of biodiversity and producing delicious organic honey.
The Miranda donkeys are also part of Herdade da Mata, not only because they are also endangered, but also because they are extremely friendly animals.
