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September 2025
The second project workshop took place on 18. - 20. September 2025 in Bio Região São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. The main topic was “availability and cultivation of traditional landraces as nature capital for rural innovation and regional awareness”.
AgroBioCom SãoPedroSul Report (November 2025)
"Availability and cultivation of traditional crops and breeds as nature capital for rural innovation and regional awareness"
November 2025
AgroBioCom Curriculum for Vocational Schools
on Availability and Cultivation (December 2025)
"Availability and cultivation of traditional crops and breeds
as nature capital for rural innovation and regional awareness"
December 2025
February 2026
AgroBioCom Bohinj Report in Portuguese (February 2026)
"Valorização das variedades tradicionais com foco no acesso ao mercado, comunicação e turismo rural"
May 2025
São Pedro do Sul, Portugal, 17. - 18. May 2025: "Festa da Vitela" (Veal Festival)
From the Regions
The veal festival video shows an impressive valorisation of the traditional local cattle breed "Arouquesa" in the centre region of Portugal. https://youtu.be/aZNItFNJ3j0
September 2025
São Pedro do Sul, Portugal, 19./20. September 2025:
10. Festival do Feijão (Beans Festival)
During the beans festival farmers and local people with gardens present their local varieties, traditional dishes and recipes. Togehter with artesanal local beer it is an experience for everybody in the region and visitors from outside.
November 2025
São Pedro do Sul, Portugal, 08./09. November 2025:
26. Festa da Castanha e do Mel (Chestnut and Honey Festival)
In the festivals mountain area there is a significant amount of chestnut and honey production. Small producers present their local products with lots of cultural entertainment. Talks on replanting the chestnut trees that were burned in last year's fires will be part of the program.
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April 2026
São Pedro do Sul, Portugal, 17. - 19. April 2026:
23. Feira Laranja (Orange Fair)
The fair will offer an interesting variety of oranges, orange-based local products and typical dishes featuring oranges. The parish of Valadares / S. Pedro do Sul has a microclimate that allows the cultivation of high quality oranges, which have become a hallmark of the municipality.
