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PRETATERRA05/09/2022

PRETATERRA Answers: Why Does Traditional Knowledge Matter in Agroforestry?

Traditional and local knowledge helps shape agroforestry systems that fit the people, land and markets they serve.Articles

PRETATERRA04/25/2022

PRETATERRA Answers: What Is the Role of Pink Pepper in Timburi?

Why plant Brazilian pepper trees alongside avocados in the Timburi agroforestry project? PRETATERRA explains the role of this species.PRETATERRA answers

PRETATERRA04/25/2022

How Can We Restore Springs?

How can landowners restore a spring? PRETATERRA explains protective fencing, native trees and care for the surrounding area.PRETATERRA answers

PRETATERRA04/04/2022

Russia–Ukraine War: How Regenerative Practices Can Reduce Input Shortages

How can regenerative farming reduce Brazilian growers’ dependence on imported fertilizers during supply disruptions?Articles

PRETATERRA03/21/2022

PRETATERRA Answers: What Is a Green CPR?

An introduction to Brazil’s Green Rural Product Note (CPR Verde) and its use in environmental services.PRETATERRA answers

PRETATERRA02/07/2022

Agroforestry in Areas of Secondary Growth

Can an area of regenerating secondary forest become an agroforest? PRETATERRA explains the legal checks and management options.PRETATERRA answers

PRETATERRA02/01/2022

Which Fruit Trees Grow Best on Hillsides?

Choosing fruit trees for Atlantic Forest hillsides requires local knowledge, suitable seedlings and a plan for the harvest.PRETATERRA answers

PRETATERRA01/18/2022

Living Pasture

Learn about the Pasto Vivo project and its approach to regenerative livestock farming.Case studies

PRETATERRA01/16/2022

Tractors and Soil Compaction

Do tractors compact soil? Learn when PRETATERRA uses them and how to limit compaction in agroforestry areas.PRETATERRA answers

PRETATERRA12/28/2021

Karugwá Village Joins the Agroforestry for the Atlantic Forest Project

A visit to the Karugwá community and its role in the Agroforestry for the Atlantic Forest project.Articles

PRETATERRA12/28/2021

Can I plant an agroforest on degraded soil?

Can you establish an agroforest on degraded soil? This guide covers soil assessment, preparation, species selection, planting and green manure.PRETATERRA answers

PRETATERRA10/24/2021

Pichanaki: Agroforestry in Peru’s Upper Amazon

PRETATERRA in partnership with LaGrama has just implemented a replicable agroforestry system model module for ginger and turmeric in Pichanaki, in the High Peruvian Jungle.Case studies