Sustain Now Podcast, featuring Francisco Roque de Pinho
New Sustain Now Podcast Episode with Co-Founder Francisco Roque de Pinho
In this episode, Francisco delves into the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture and how The Land Group is leading the way in scaling sustainable farmland investments.
Agriculture is at the heart of the global economy and the climate crisis.
As pressure mounts to feed a growing population projected to reach 10 billion by 2025 while mitigating environmental damage, regenerative agriculture has emerged as a powerful tool for restoring soil health, improving biodiversity, and sequestering carbon - all while maintaining profitability.
At The Land Group, we bridge the gap between financial markets and sustainable farming. Our work goes beyond theory, showcasing real-world case studies where regenerative practices deliver measurable environmental and economic benefits.
Join us as we uncover the strategies and insights driving the shift towards a more resilient and sustainable agricultural system.
In this episode, Francisco shares insights on:
• The origins and mission of The Land Group – the diverse backgrounds of our co-founders, how they stumbled upon regenerative agriculture while turning around distressed farmland assets for institutions and family offices, and the motivations that led them to establish the company.
• The mission of The Land Group - what problem we are trying to solve.
• Adaptive Multi-Paddock Grazing and carbon sequestration – debunking myths around cattle farming and greenhouse gas emissions, and how managed livestock grazing can improve productivity, but also restore ecosystems and capture carbon.
• Our business model – the investment structure, minimum capital requirements, and how we acquire farmland and transition its operations from conventional to regenerative farming.
• Investment returns and regenerative agriculture – an in-depth look at our revenue streams and how sustainability-focused farming improves overall investor returns, a concept we call Regenerative Alpha.
• Challenges in transitioning to regenerative agriculture – the obstacles farmers and investors face in adopting regenerative practices and the strategies needed to scale impact.
• Scaling regenerative agriculture – what’s required to expand sustainable farming models on a large scale and the role financial incentives play in accelerating adoption.
• The role of crops in regenerative farming – how crop rotations and cover crops improve soil health and support livestock integration.
• Balancing meat production and methane emissions – how our regenerative approach offsets emissions and creates a net-positive environmental impact.
• Investor appetite for regenerative agriculture – how attitudes have evolved since 2016 and the increasing institutional interest in sustainability-focused farmland investments.
• Key priorities at The Land Group – if Francisco had limited time to dedicate to the company, what core activities would he focus on to drive the most impact?
• Big wave surfing and risk management – how Francisco’s experience in extreme sports shapes his approach to business, investment, and navigating uncertainty.
• How to connect and invest – details on reaching out to The Land Group for investment opportunities and collaboration.
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