In this video, Clara Bosch presents holistic grazing as a climate-smart farming and regenerative farming practice at La Junquera farm, as a part of the EU’s Climate Farm Demo project. The farm, located in a semi-arid region, has around 100 cows. They act like a motor to transform dry biomass into organic carbon, enriching the soil with nutrients and microorganisms. The key to holistic grazing is high-density grazing, where cows are then frequently moved across different farm parcels, utilizing all available biomass and enhancing soil fertility. The farm employs old Spanish cattle breeds, well-suited to the dry environment, primarily for meat production. The innovative use of no-fence collars allows for easy management of the herd, enabling access to previously unreachable areas, promoting new plant growth, and improving overall farm efficiency. Despite challenges such as droughts requiring additional feed and water management, holistic grazing effectively accelerates nutrient and carbon cycles on the farm.
