INSIDE OTWO | FEBRUARY 2026
Biodiversity and regenerative agriculture take centre stage at Finca Vega de La Motilla On Saturday 24 January, Finca Vega de La Motilla hosted a conference focusing on the importance of biodiversity in agriculture, bringing together farmers, environmental organisations and members of the agroecological community for a day of learning, practical demonstrations and dialogue.
The morning began with an in-depth talk by the Flora Auxiliar association, which highlighted the urgent need to abandon the use of pesticides in agricultural practices, both in small family gardens and on large-scale farms. The speakers explained how these substances, often used even as a preventive measure, can negatively affect human health and destabilise ecosystems by eliminating not only species considered harmful to crops, but also the auxiliary fauna that naturally regulates them. The presentation showed how functional hedges planted with native species can help anticipate and prevent imbalances, conserving and promoting biodiversity.
Biodiversity monitoring was also highlighted as a key tool for measuring the success of these practices. Since November 2024, 365 species of moths have been identified on the farm through a sampling programme carried out by moth expert José Manuel Gaona Ríos, providing a clear indicator of the ecological recovery that is taking place.
The day continued with a vegan and organic lunch provided by the Agua Viento caravan, followed by an open debate with the Cádiz Agroecological Network. This session focused on the importance of creating networks of trust between agroecological producers and consumers, strengthening local food systems and promoting more conscious consumption.
The event was promoted by the Florestasur cooperative with the support of the Unicaja Foundation. We hope to see many more educational activities at Finca Vega de la Motilla, such as workshops on biodiversity, yoga sessions and other events that share its agroecological values.
INSIDE OTWO | FEBRUARY 2026
After the talk, attendees took part in a guided tour of the farm’ s meadows and organic avocado and lemon plantations. During the tour, the farm owners shared the regenerative practices that have been implemented over the last five years as part of the transition from a conventional to a regenerative agricultural model. These actions include installing nest boxes for birds of prey, small birds, bats and insects, placing perches to encourage the presence of birds, managing spontaneous vegetation cover to provide food and shelter for wildlife, sowing native seeds and maintaining water points throughout the farm.