Who We Are
CºLºARA Medronho is a farming and forestry consultancy specialising in the strawberry tree, with its own orchards and more than 800 ha analysed and supported.
We are more than just consultants: we are experienced farmers, experts in strawberry tree cultivation. Our approach is unique because before we give advice, we invest and test in our own orchards. This in-depth, practical knowledge, combined with rigorous technical support, guarantees the success of your project.
From a detailed feasibility assessment and securing EU funds to the planting and ongoing management of your orchard, we offer tailored solutions to maximise the productivity and profitability of your strawberry tree investment.
Ready to make your strawberry tree project a success? Contact us and request a free quote. Discover how our experience can boost your orchard.
What does the consultancy include?
Five areas: land diagnosis and planning, orchard planting and management, projects and funding, training, and services such as plant selection and fertilisation plans.
Diagnosis and Planning
✔ Land suitability study: LiDAR topography, soil, exposure and water
✔ Legal constraints: REN, RAN, Natura 2000, PDM, protected trees
✔ Technical and financial feasibility analysis (with and without support)
✔ Edaphoclimatic assessment, water resources
→ See how we analyse land
Orchard Installation and Management
✔ Planting plan
✔ Maintenance and agronomic management
✔ Maximising productivity and profitability
Projects and Funding
✔ Preparation of agricultural and forestry projects
✔ Applications for European and national funds (Young Farmer Project and others)
✔ Agroforestry enhancement projects
Training and Capacity Building
✔ Courses and workshops for producers
✔ Agricultural techniques and market strategies
Other Services
✔ Plant selection (cloned or from seed)
✔ Soil improvement and fertilisation
✔ Irrigation and fertigation plans
✔ Pruning, harvesting and product dispatch
✔ RJAAR and PGF
First the map, then the orchard.
Before recommending a plant or a planting spacing, we cross-reference your property with more than 30 layers of official mapping: slopes, soil, water, and everything permitted by law.
30+ layers of official mapping
2 m terrain resolution (LiDAR)
800+ ha analysed and supported
Do you help obtain subsidies for the orchard?
Yes: we identify the right support (PEPAC, Young Farmer, PRR, Portugal 2030, Environmental Fund) and prepare and follow the application through to the payment claims.
European and National Funds and subsidies:
✔ Portugal2030 | Environmental Fund
Quality and Sustainability Incentives
✔ Carbon Projects (carbon credits)
✔ Certification in Organic Production
✔ Certification in Integrated Production
✔ Single Application - Subsidies
Why choose us? Your partnership for the success of the strawberry tree.
Experience → Over 800 hectares analysed and supported; our mission is to help our clients optimise strawberry tree production
Informed decisions → Before you invest, your land is analysed on a map: where to plant, what the law allows, and how much it can yield.
Strawberry specialisation → A total focus on the crop to ensure the best results.
Financial sustainability → As farmers and investors, we understand the need for economic viability.
We make the process easier → We handle the bureaucracy so you can focus on what really matters. (Young Farmer Project and others)
Turnkey solutions → From planning to production, we guarantee personalised technical support
Want to start a strawberry tree orchard?
Prepare thoroughly to ensure success! The strawberry tree requires specific care, from defining your objectives (fruit production, aguardente, etc.) and choosing the plants to planning the installation and management.
Planning is essential! Before proceeding, analyse the soil, water availability, climatic conditions, and what the law permits on your land (REN, RAN, Natura 2000, protected trees). Knowing the land and the requirements for its preparation well can make all the difference.
Do you need help? We are here to support you at every stage!
Frequently asked questions about the consultancy
How much does the consultancy cost?
It depends on the project. The first step is the technical and financial assessment of the land, from €325; the rest is quoted to measure.
In which regions do you operate?
Throughout the country, with more projects in the Alentejo and Algarve regions.
Do you work with established orchards?
Yes: we provide agronomic management, pruning, irrigation and fertilization for existing orchards, and help make them more productive.
Do I need to have the land in my name?
No. For the supports, it is sufficient to have the right to use the land, by lease or loan agreement.
How does a project start?
After a conversation about the land and what you want, we identify the building and conduct a map analysis before any investment is made.
Do you need support in the analysis, implementation or management of your orchard? Fill out the form below and we will contact you.
