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315 Felipe Pasini - Walking the land of Amadeco Syntropic Farm with regenerative farmer

Jul 30, 2024

Felipe Pasini, a transformative regenerative farmer from Italy, takes us on a journey through the Amadeco farm in Puglia. He discusses syntropic farming techniques that revitalize dry land, utilizing strategically placed tree lines and aromatic plants for enhanced biodiversity. Felipe highlights the importance of pruning and innovative olive farming methods, integrating technology like AI and drones for sustainable practices. He shares inspiring real-life examples of increased biomass and the long-lasting ecological benefits of embracing regenerative agriculture.

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Felipe Pasini's transformative work at Amadeco Farm illustrates how syntropic agroforestry can revitalize water-scarce lands through strategic design and biodiversity.

The integration of traditional practices with innovative techniques, like mechanization, highlights the evolving nature of regenerative agriculture amidst contemporary challenges.

Pruning and multi-layered planting designs reveal crucial methods for enhancing biomass production and soil health, advocating for a cooperative ecosystem approach.

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Exploring the Amadeco Farm

The Amadeco farm in Salento Puglia, Italy, is uniquely organized into distinct spaces created by traditional dry stone walls. This method of delineating fields, rather than using modern fencing, provides a visual and practical framework for diverse farming practices that enhance both aesthetics and functionality. Felipe Pasini, the farmer, emphasizes the potential of this 10-hectare land, which has faced challenges due to climate change and agricultural pressures. The approach taken here values not just productivity, but respect for traditional methods while seeking innovative solutions to improve soil and crop yield.

Intro

2min

Exploring Centropic Agroforestry

7min

Innovative Design for Regenerative Vegetable Production

2min

Regenerative Agriculture Practices

8min

Innovative Practices in Regenerative Agriculture

4min

Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Farming

11min

Transforming Land: The Journey of a Regenerative Farm

3min

Innovative Practices in Regenerative Farming

19min

Embracing Biodiversity in Agriculture

8min

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Revolutionizing Olive Farming

16min

What if you could turn a dry, water-scarce plot of land into a thriving ecosystem? In this new episode of Walking the Land with a Regenerative Farmer we follow the journey of Felipe Pasini, as we explore his transformative work on the Amadeco farm in Depressa, Salento, Puglia.

Through syntropic farming - also known as syntropic agroforestry or successional agroforestry -, a set of principles and practices created by the Swiss researcher and farmer Ernst Götsch, Felipe and his partner Dayana Andrade are bringing a revolutionary approach to intensive agricultural production adapted for the Mediterranean climate. Felipe shares a detailed design featuring strategically spaced tree lines and aromatic plants like sage and rosemary that create a self-sustaining ecosystem. We also talk about the critical role of pruning in syntropic agroforestry and how mechanization can be harmoniously integrated into these complex systems as well as how to maximize biomass production and minimize water dependency, even in the most challenging environments.

We also delve into the long-term benefits of regenerative agriculture over conventional methods. Felipe provides real-life examples of increased biomass and faster timber growth, illustrating the transformative power of proper land management. We explore multilayer agroforestry design principles and the potential role of AI in sustainable farm management. Finally, Felipe gives an inside look at innovative olive farming techniques that promise to revolutionize the industry.

This episode is also available in video format on Youtube.
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