{"id":77696,"date":"2026-11-11T17:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interreg-sudoe.eu\/noticia-proyecto\/el-pastoreo-extensivo-tema-de-debate-en-portugal-el-libro-verde-supone-una-oportunidad-para-las-zonas-rurales\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T19:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T18:21:33","slug":"el-pastoreo-extensivo-tema-de-debate-en-portugal-el-libro-verde-supone-una-oportunidad-para-las-zonas-rurales","status":"publish","type":"noticia-proyecto","link":"https:\/\/interreg-sudoe.eu\/en\/noticia-proyecto\/el-pastoreo-extensivo-tema-de-debate-en-portugal-el-libro-verde-supone-una-oportunidad-para-las-zonas-rurales\/","title":{"rendered":"Extensive livestock farming under discussion in Portugal: Green Book presents an opportunity for rural areas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Extensive livestock farming under discussion in Portugal: Green Book presents an opportunity for rural areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On 12 October, in Arcos de Valdevez, in the district of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, the event \u201cExtensive Livestock Farming: The Challenges Facing the Region\u201d, <\/i>took place, at which \u201cThe Green Paper on Extensive Livestock Farming\u201d was presented. The PASTONATUR<\/i> project was represented by its partners ADPM and ACOS.<\/p>\n

The event was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea and the Ministry of the Environment and Energy, in partnership with the Municipality of Arcos de Valdevez. Discussions centred on the production and sustainability of extensive pastoralism, the management of agroforestry holdings and support measures for the sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Green Book for the Future of Extensive Livestock Farming<\/p>\n

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During the event, the Green Paper on Extensive Livestock Farming was presented. The publication was produced by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea in partnership with the Centre of Excellence for Extensive Grazing (CCPE). The document brings together scientific, technical and institutional knowledge on the sector and serves as a tool for reflection and support in the formulation of public policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Maria Bastidas, from ADPM, took part in the round-table discussion moderated by journalist Estela Machado. She emphasised the importance of this strategic tool at a time marked by two factors: the International Year of Pastures and Herders 2026, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly, and the launch of a new cycle of European policies (the CAP, the European Strategy for Livestock Farming). According to ADPM, the Green Paper enables:<\/p>\n