The science behind Regenerative Agriculture at Monte Silvera Farm [DIOGO PINHO]
Deep Seed - Regenerative AgricultureShow Notes
What if your olive oil could fight disease, your soil could store water like a sponge, and your sheep could restore biodiversity?
This episode takes you to the heart of Portugal’s Monte Silveira farm, where cutting-edge science meets ancient ecosystems,... and the results are mind-blowing! Join us as we sit down with Diogo Pinho, the farm’s Research Manager, to uncover the data-driven secrets behind one of Europe’s most innovative regenerative farms.
From boosting soil organic matter by astonishing numbers, to producing high-polyphenol olive oil that’s great for your heart, to showing that regenerative grazing can actually outperform conventional almond plantations - this conversation is packed with insight, hope, and practical inspiration for anyone interested in the future of farming.
Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, farmer, or foodie, this is one episode you do not want to miss.
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🧪 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why soil organic matter is the cornerstone of regenerative systems -> and how Monte Silveira doubled it.
How rotational sheep grazing helps restore plant diversity and build microbial life underground.
The surprising science behind polyphenols in olive oil and how farming methods influence their levels.
How regenerative practices can reduce costs and outperform conventional models (with real data).
What it means to design climate-resilient farms in Mediterranean ecosystems under pressure.
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🎙️ About the Guest: Diogo Pinho is the Research Manager at Monte Silveira Farm in southern Portugal, where he leads 16 research projects focused on linking profitability with ecosystem regeneration. With a background in microbiology, he’s bridging the gap between scientific research and real-world farming, and proving that regeneration can work at scale!
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This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health.
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Useful links:
Monte SIlveira - https://www.montesilveira.com/
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