João Rodrigues, founder Projecto Matéria
"The greatest wealth of any people or culture is people
The Algaplus marine macroalgae cultivation system developed in 2012 by the biologist team Helena Abreu and Rui Pereira is a pioneer in Europe. It includes a maternity ward for the porphyra and the production of seven species of native algae off our coast covered by the Integrated Mutitrophic Aquaculture.
Apples are the girls to his eyes, who shine when you speak of them: "It is a unique apple, in taste and aroma: just put 5 or 6 apples into a basket that perfumes a whole house."
Our focus are the producers that are passionately committed with what they do. They are the keepers of the land, well fare and knowledge. They are the ones who will make all of this endure through time.
“The production of cheese also serves to create work for society, especially for the young people who, today, only know how to do this," says Jan Anema, exemplifying, with his thumbs, the movements made in the mobile phone. "They do not have calluses on their hands. Only at the tips of the fingers."
Almiro Sousa bargains fish and freshwater shellfish for over 30 years.