Production System

Autochthonous breeds

Characterization

Risk Factors

Galaico-Duriense grazing system

Churra do Minho and Churra Galega Mirandesa

Small familiar exploration. Private pasture areas (marshes).

Decrease of pastoral activity. Human desertification.

Complex systems from Terra Fria and Beira Alta

Churra Galega Bragançana

Small familiar exploration. Community grazing system.

Decrease of pastoral activity. Human desertification.

Serra da Estrela grazing system

Serra da Estrela

Small familiar exploration. Dynamic milk market – adaptation of traditional cheese production.

Decrease of pastoral activity. Human desertification.

Grazing system used in the Center (Maciço Calcário Estremenho)

Mondegueira

Small familiar exploration. Utilization of natural pastures.

Decrease of pastoral activity. Human desertification.

Mixed system used in Alentejo

Merina and Campaniça

System based on arable lands and private natural pastures.

Competition with other activities. System balance depends on agricultural policy.

Serra Algarvia grazing system

Churra Algarvia

Small familiar exploration with private pasture areas.

Decrease of pastoral activity. Human desertification.