Regenerative livestock farming project at Estancia Ralicó, Córdoba
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A vision based on 4 key principles
We work to produce meat of exceptional quality.
We build on our history and our people, protecting the natural environment for the well-being of our animals and future generations.
Estancia ralicó
Over 100 years of history, breeding and more
BERCA S.A. Comercial Inmobiliaria Rural y Financiera is a family business organized for agricultural and livestock production, as well as urban real estate and financial sector. The cattle farm Estancia Ralicó is located 30 km West of Villa Huidobro, Córdoba, Argentina, in the Subhumid Pampas Region, where we carry out a typical full-cycle production system: breeding, rearing and fattening.
The establishment is part of a natural reserve of native trees, mainly Caldén (Prosopis Caldenia), unique in the world.
Estancia Ralicó: The Story
Estancia Ralicó was acquired in 1910 by the Bernasconi family, Italian immigrants from the previous century. For many years the farm was rented and the Bernasconi Administration began to exploit its agricultural establishments in the 1950s.
From that time on, production in Ralicó, with permanent pastures and woodlands, became very unstable due to the scarcity of rainfall. In the 80's alfalfa cultivation was developed, which greatly changed the countryside, allowing a greater cattle raising capacity.
At all times, the forest has been an essential resource for all livestock production objectives. Likewise, the practice of early weaning allowed a very important improvement of the breeding system. In the last 20 years, a continuous growth of agricultural management has allowed a very efficient and at the same time sustainable production.
Since always, the countryside maintains a strong connection between Italy and Argentina, both supporting the same objective: sustainable production.
Over 100 years of history, breeding and more
BERCA S.A. Comercial Inmobiliaria Rural y Financiera is a family business organized for agricultural and livestock production, as well as urban real estate and financial sector. The cattle farm Estancia Ralicó is located 30 km West of Villa Huidobro, Córdoba, Argentina, in the Subhumid Pampas Region, where we carry out a typical full-cycle production system: breeding, rearing and fattening.
The establishment is part of a natural reserve of native trees, mainly Caldén (Prosopis Caldenia), unique in the world.
Estancia Ralicó: The Story
Estancia Ralicó was acquired in 1910 by the Bernasconi family, Italian immigrants from the previous century. For many years the farm was rented and the Bernasconi Administration began to exploit its agricultural establishments in the 1950s.
From that time on, production in Ralicó, with permanent pastures and woodlands, became very unstable due to the scarcity of rainfall. In the 80's alfalfa cultivation was developed, which greatly changed the countryside, allowing a greater cattle raising capacity.
At all times, the forest has been an essential resource for all livestock production objectives. Likewise, the practice of early weaning allowed a very important improvement of the breeding system. In the last 20 years, a continuous growth of agricultural management has allowed a very efficient and at the same time sustainable production.
Since always, the countryside maintains a strong connection between Italy and Argentina, both supporting the same objective: sustainable production.
A Natural Forest Reserve
Livestock production is carried out at Estancia Ralicó (34º 51' 36.48'' S, 64º 45' 19.42'' W), which is located 30 km west of the town of Villa Huidobro and 5 km south of the Malmen Station, of the General San Martin Railway, in the General Roca Department, Province of Córdoba, Argentina.
Average annual rainfall is 600 mm. The area occupied by cattle production is 13.360 hectares. The vegetation corresponds to the semi-arid transition sector between the Pampa and the Monte, in the extreme southwest of Córdoba. This region is part of the Espinal Phytogeographic Province. The farm is in the Caldén Biogeographic Corridor, constituting a protected area as the Estancia Ralicó Natural Forest Reserve. Caldén is a species of the Genus Prosopis (Prosopis caldenia), native to Argentina.
A Natural Forest Reserve
Livestock production is carried out at Estancia Ralicó (34º 51' 36.48'' S, 64º 45' 19.42'' W), which is located 30 km west of the town of Villa Huidobro and 5 km south of the Malmen Station, of the General San Martin Railway, in the General Roca Department, Province of Córdoba, Argentina.
Average annual rainfall is 600 mm. The area occupied by cattle production is 13.360 hectares. The vegetation corresponds to the semi-arid transition sector between the Pampa and the Monte, in the extreme southwest of Córdoba. This region is part of the Espinal Phytogeographic Province. The farm is in the Caldén Biogeographic Corridor, constituting a protected area as the Estancia Ralicó Natural Forest Reserve. Caldén is a species of the Genus Prosopis (Prosopis caldenia), native to Argentina.
Mission and management foundations
OUR MISSION
To produce high-quality meat obtained by guaranteeing a sustainable use of natural resources, the protection of biodiversity, the right balance between green house gas emissions and carbon sequestration. Business goals are achieved through the adoption of new technologies, innovative processes and people skills.
Efficiency and quality of animal production
- Bovine strength through genetics and herd health.
- Product of an efficient breeding system in reproduction.
- Use of zootechnical tools such as artificial insemination.
- Early weaning, strategic supplementation, care in the management of the animals during their life.
- Strategy in the management of the animal charge (rotational grazing).
Environmental sustainability and biodiversity
Contribute to climate change mitigation and environmental protection through:
- Prevention of water and wind erosion;
- Sowing of natural prairies and intercropping to ensure soil cover;
- Natural woodlands regeneration with aerial seeding;
- Regrowth through intensive grazing and natural reseeding;
- Use of renewable energy for the supply of high-quality water and reservoirs;
- Rational use of grasslands with production of reserves.
People and socioeconomic development
- Orientation to innovation and support to technological change.
- Creation of work teams and training of all employees in their functions.
- Ensure continuous growth for all transfer of competences and multidisciplinary.
- Historical continuity of the company management through generational change.
Our environments
CALDÉN NATIVE FOREST
SORGHUM
ALFALFA / LUCERNE
WINTER GRASSES
Project documentation
Access the available documentation and consult the key background information and reports related to the project.
ID 5535 Verra Listing
CONSULTING REPORT NOV 8, 2024
VCS PD DRAFT 5535
Preliminary model of SOC change
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