Strengthening food production capacity to regenerate soils and landscapes
Ibiza & Formentera Produce is a programme that promotes a fairer, more sustainable and more resilient food system in the islands. Launched in 2018 under the name Ibiza Produce and more recently extended to Formentera, it works to support local producers, promote proximity consumption and regenerate the agricultural landscape.
The project addresses a critical context: according to a 2020 report by the Balearic Regional Government, only 3.9% of the food consumed on the islands is produced locally, a figure that rises to 5.6% when considering only the resident population (minus tourists). Meanwhile, there is a lack of generational renewal and local landscapes and varieties are being lost.
In response to these challenges, the initiative seeks to strengthen food sovereignty by reducing dependence on imports and the environmental impact of the food chain, through actions promoting organic production, food waste prevention and a direct link between countryside and community, in partnership with local administrations, nonprofits and farmers.
Local produce promotion
We work to raise awareness and increase consumption of local produce through communication actions and digital tools that connect producers directly with consumers.
Through Instagram, Facebook and an online directory, we give visibility to the work of the farming sector and to the quality of food produced in the islands. These platforms help consumers to find and obtain local products.
The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of more sustainable, locally produced food, recognising the value of the islands’ agricultural sector as an economic and environmental engine.
Eivissa i Formentera Sembren Futur
Launched in 2024, this project promotes the regeneration of the agricultural landscape and helps the countryside adapt to climate change by providing financial support for the planting of fruit trees. It is aimed at farmers in Ibiza and Formentera committed to sustainability, with the goal of strengthening the agricultural sector, diversifying crops, promoting biodiversity and improving the economic viability of farms.
Since its inception, Eivissa i Formentera Sembren Futur (“Ibiza and Formentera sow the future” in Catalan) has facilitated the planting of nearly one thousand trees on about twenty farms, promoting more resilient and environmentally respectful agriculture and prioritising the use of local varieties and organic management techniques.
Butterflies for Biodiversity
Inspired by the “Regenerating Butterflies” initiative of conservationist Astrid Vargas, this project promotes the creation of specific habitats for butterflies and other pollinators, which are essential for the health of agricultural ecosystems.
Since 2024, we have promoted the installation of several butterfly-shaped gardens on farmland in Ibiza and Formentera. Planted with native aromatic species, the gardens are designed to favour pollinator presence, improve soil quality and optimise water management, which is especially relevant given the drought that the island has been experiencing for some years. The project is carried out in collaboration with agricultural cooperatives, social organisations and producers, and includes an awareness-raising component on the key role of pollinators in regenerative agriculture.
Bioindicators guide for farms
This project seeks to promote knowledge and monitoring of biodiversity on agricultural holdings as a key tool for more sustainable farming. In 2025, Ibiza & Formentera Preservation and the Association of Organic Agricultural Producers of Ibiza and Formentera (Apaeef) published a guide aimed at the local farming sector, with the objective of facilitating the identification of species present in the agrarian spaces of the islands and promoting practices that favour their conservation.
When used as an ecological indicator, biodiversity provides valuable insights into soil health, crop resilience, and the sustainability of agricultural management. This initiative aims to raise awareness among farmers, facilitate participatory monitoring and lay the foundations for the creation of a future network of pilot farms that integrate the use of bioindicators in their daily practice.
