Brazil's Cutting-Edge Food Forests / Syntropic Agroforestry

[@bwonglife]

Byron -- I love watching all your stuff, but to me, this one's special. Since I learned about Syntropic Agroforestry, I've dreamed about one day traveling to Brazil to meet master practitioners, see older systems, and FEEL what it's like to be there. Your capturing and sharing of your journey feels like the next best thing, and I'm soaking in so much that I never would have expected to be able to do from far. It's a surreal privilege to watch this. Very grateful to you for following your heart and bringing us along!

[@mirleydamazio628]

Recomendo o canal de Antônio Gomides e O Sítio das Mangueiras de Lucas. Eles são bem didáticas e ensinam muito bem, aprenderam com Ernst Gotsch.

[@FloridamanForager]

I have yet to experience what a blessing it would be to be around those who are as excited about agroforestry and just growing food as I am in person. Looking forward to making real connections with people this year in my area! Great video my man.

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Well said! It happens naturally when you’re enthusiastic and sharing about it. Draws the right people to you

[@danziger9996]

@@byron.in.new.zealand Hi, how did you manage to take all those seeds to New Zealand? Did you need phytosanitary certificates?

[@taretaonline4525]

@@byron.in.new.zealand😊😊😊😊😊😊😊ppppp PPP ppp😊😊

[@edenespaldon6468]

Excellent job, Byron. Thank you to the Portuguese and Brazilian citizens for keeping our planet green.

[@iolanidaterra]

Hands down, one of the most inspiring videos out there exploring Syntropic Agroforestry systems in Brazil. Appreciate what you do Byron! 👍🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@NaturesArtisanPath]

Setting off on my own Agroforestry journey soon, You've been a real leader in my mind on this journey. Thank you for always doing what is right!

[@natchapat14]

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[@MarviRafaelMontecillo]

thank you for sharing. i practice syntropic farming in the Philippines and my heart beats louder when I see where syntropic farming came from. such beautiful farms.

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Thanks for taking the time to watch! My heart feels the same

[@MarviRafaelMontecillo]

i hope you share more stuff about syntropic farming techniques, strategies even economics.@@byron.in.new.zealand

[@joxxxyalpharius2008]

amazing video ! i think you could do longer video focusing on each spot with more footage of the site and the methodology they use. thank you for your work and sharing !

[@MrLevwoolf]

Loving these voices, the cross pollinating you have accomplished here! I can only imagine how hard it was to leave. And what diversity of new plants 🔥 May your heart be full of honey, after a long journey

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Thank you! Heart is certainly full ❤️‍🔥

[@Abundancelivingaustralia]

Watching this made my heart feel so full ❤ Thank you for your amazing content and can’t wait to put this all into practice in Australia 🇦🇺

[@helenharris522]

Amazing video and adventure Byron - you've given me some great ideas for our place. Loving that Universal Flow too - epic!

[@Downtoearthth]

Amazing experience you’ve had. Well done.

[@floob247]

Ernst Götsch is a legend!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Facts

[@tcfarms7645]

Bro, let's go!!!!! I am in Laurel Mt. Someday, Lord willing, there will be many amazing agreforestry farms here. I love your passion. You are a beautiful part of the body. You are welcome to visit whenever!

[@amigrows]

Awesome adventure, thanks for sharing! i moved to Brazil almost a year ago and just discovered agroforestry excited to learn for so many talented people like yourself.

[@MatrixMoney-uo6pk]

I love so much Syntropic Agroforestry I think it's a revolutionary approach, I think it could be combined with many other approach to produce amazing results.

[@mishawillatt4846]

This is what life is all about. Thanks for sharing 👍 ❤🎉

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Absolutely. Glad you enjoyed it 🤝🤝

[@SerRegenera]

As always, beautiful content and video bro, thanks for sharing your journey and your adventure!! your content lights other people's fire and passion all around the world, love and pura vida from Uruguay Inti

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Appreciate that brother! Excited to be able to share the enthusiasm 🌿

[@jeffmicka6912]

Just recently discovering this subject. Really enjoying the concepts but as a working professional Arborist am feeling the need to comment on the pruning cuts that have been displayed. My training tells me that these are examples of topping cuts (height reduction of dominant trees) and are very detrimental to the tree. Much better for the tree would be a re-leadering cut which entails cutting the stem/trunk off at a lateral branch (ideally the branch that remains should be at least 1/3 the thickness of the trunk/stem that has been cut off). Also the cuts should not be made at a random location on the stem, but should always be at a node. Maybe my experience is biased, and maybe the tropical trees shown in the video react differently to the cuts being made on them, but just wanted to contribute my 15 years of tree pruning experience. Keep the videos coming, I really am inspired by what you are creating and putting out there from a systems perspective.

[@ashok1goodlife]

Great efforts, mate! Much appreciated.. keep it flowing through

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Much appreciated!

[@edenespaldon6468]

You are absolutely right, Byron, that’s why I’m doing my part in many small ways.

[@SunevEyaf]

You guys are doing a great job for the planet and humanity. Your impact creates a huge change for the planet Earth biodiversity. Keep on going until the whole world, and the government will push this kind of endeavors. You are all even doing great than some Billionaires on Earth who are just after the paper money. 😂Your efforts are greatly appreciated. May your tribe will multiply for the next generation.Thank you and God bless you all.

[@glenpryce]

Great work sharing these methods Byron. Thank you. I'm doing it on a small scale in the Philippines

[@MateoKupstysChica]

yo ma man! this is amazing! I got so much insights from your experiences! thank you very much for taking the time to tape, edit and show this to others. Best energy from Colombia!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Thanks for taking the time to watch! Glad you enjoyed it - Byron

[@serenddaear5471]

I can’t wait to see what you do with this new learning… so grateful to have found this channel. ❤

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Welcome aboard!

[@ricafloresta]

Great video man!! You have to come here in the next time in Brasília!!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Would absolutely love to! Message me on IG

[@humanbeingnotahumandoing1]

Fascinating to watch, I can just Imagine the amount of things you experienced on this wonderful adventure

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

It was unbelievable - Even while experiencing it lol

[@Paulvenner]

This is truly amazing and so hopefull! Thanks for sharing your epic journey with this incredible footage! 👏

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ricoconnor3351]

Amazing journey brother, Thank you for sharing it with us

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HarrierBr]

awesome video! love from Brazil!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Glad you enjoyed! Hope to return to your lovely country soon

[@VitorEmanuel-cu8qk]

lets plant FORESTS bros, cheers from Brazil, i hope you come back soon!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

I hope so too!

[@JessicaLamb-z9w]

Caramba, que una buena experiencia! Thanks for sharing your learnings and experiences. Can't wait to set up a food forest one day :)

[@Kevin-Cruz]

Been waiting for this one!! As always, I'm super grateful for all the work you're doing brother, keep it up!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Always love seeing your name pop up my friend - Love being able to share the experiences. Looking forward to more updates from you too 🌿🫶

[@farmerjones2766]

Wow Byron you just completed my dream to visit Brazil and study Syntropics. Hugh quality vid man excellent work. I’m at Syntropic Agroforestry in Australia: Farmer Jones

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

That’s incredible mate! Such a life changing experience for real. Sounds like you’re on a similar mission - Gotta check your vids out 💪🌿

[@hollypauro8831]

Brilliant video! I’m only 1/4 way through and loving it. Thanks Byron 🙏🏽

[@mattiewolters37]

Just jumped in and am enjoying watching your incredible journey! So grateful you are sharing all of this with us! 🌳🙏 Greetings from Turkey :)

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Thanks for watching (from Turkey!) Glad you're enjoying it - I love sharing the journey. There's a lot more in-depth content from each place I went during this trip to share as time goes on too

[@HonesTlyMente]

Tremenda jornada à verdadeira tecnologia evolutiva do ser humano, parabéns a todo povo amigo e irmão do Brasil. Com muito amor da Argentina.

[@Aiden_888_]

Love your channel bro!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@thomaspitto5663]

Amazing stuff! I feel like I need to go to Brazil now to study this stuff. I do the same collecting seeds wherever I go too 😅

[@lucasvieira8357]

I've been following you for a while and I love your videos. So cool that you came to Brazil, I hope the experience was good.

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

It was incredible - I’ll be back

[@tellemtapes2024]

Incredible to witness, intriguing to learn! Thank you for your efforts in education and for sharing. Very much interested in trying a system in a temperate climate. With love from us to you all, keep up the good work.

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Love to hear it! If you ever want any guidance just sing out 👍

[@russellstraker8040]

Good presentation thanks

[@russellstraker8040]

Are you allowed to bring in seeds?

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

If it's on the NZ MPI Import List @@russellstraker8040

[@shawnfromportland]

That was amazing

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Glad you thought so

[@tiagooliveira4972]

Such a inspiration

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Thank you

[@donovanjugarap]

Is there anyone practicing agroforestry in Northern California - I'd like to find out what trees / plants are suited for starting a couple of rows.

[@MrLevwoolf]

Inquire with OAEC, they have had courses before and are a great knowledge hub , will be able to direct you to people in community

[@owlan99]

Well now I need go. Thanks...

[@Silv_a_line]

Byron, what an amazing trip! Thank you for documenting it. One question that I have: was it ok for you to bring seeds? Most airlines won’t allow it

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Thanks for taking the time to watch! Yeah MPI let me through lots of seeds - Labeled & clean etc

[@varalta.floresta]

thanks for show the Brazil 🇧🇷

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

🙏🇧🇷

[@aidenarmony1089]

Epic channel!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Appreciate that!

[@tomatito3824]

That was crazy. Congratulations! So you didn't have trouble getting through customs with all those seeds?

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

They took about 50% of what I brought - Even what was on the MPI Import list

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Still managed to get a lot through

[@anothercomment-]

How do you find all of these people, I have so many questions of each of them and you, and maybe it’s a dream but one day maybe we can all link up and have a world wide network of food forest people and something else I’m interested in - greening of the deserts. These things are not DIRECTLY my purpose but I imagine it as an important side chain of it

[@kerrkristie]

come back to Brasil 😍 i can help with the portuguese 💕

[@dannyy7928]

Great video

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Thank you

[@mirleydamazio628]

Byron, é possível você trazer sementes de espécies frutíferas não invasivas ,de seu país, ao Brasil ? Eu realmente não sei como isso funciona mas acho que os povos deveriam trocar sementes de plantas benéficas. ❤❤❤ * Amei seu vídeo de sua jornada pelo Brasil. Conheço virtualmente alguns dos agroflorestores que encontrou. Volte mais vezes, será sempre bem vindo.❤❤❤

[@JorgeHernandez-d2z]

Do you have any examples of syntropic in the desert , i seen some pictures , but not very much explained

[@humantouchfacetoface5480]

Very cool

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Thanks

[@Plet_adventure]

What books would you recommend to learn more about syntropic agroforestry?

[@anilsoman3757]

Interconnectedness of humans with the entire life-web of the planet has been rediscovered with empathy and connection to non-human life … That philosophical shift is the only life boat we have as the titanic of industrial culture is about to hit the icebergs of limits … Lead the way man (at least for the English comprehending audience)

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Very real ☝️

[@danielnaberhaus5337]

Plants do like being visisted. A plant fruits more when people are walking by it because it knows there are creatures around to spread its seeds. Thats the whole reason fruit exists, to entice animals like us.

[@danielnaberhaus5337]

Also were any of the farms cultivating mushrooms? Could me an effective use of shady space. One species of chicken of the woods grows on eucalyptus.

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

You’re spot on about this

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

And there weren’t lots of examples of active cultivation, but they certainly were popping up occasionally. Good use of the understory and humidity like you’re saying though

[@danielnaberhaus5337]

@@byron.in.new.zealand there's a few people growing mushrooms here in Hawaii. Another species of chicken of the woods grows on Koa which doubles as extremely valuable timber, not sure if you can grow that in NZ. One farmer experimented and managed to grow shitake on ice cream bean. Another guy used lime to sterilize wood chips and grew blue oysters. So much potential to maximize the lowest strata.

[@Dono-da-Blaze]

There is an agroforestry site near my house that grows mushrooms (shiitake). It's right here in Brazil, in the State of Paraná, and it's called Pronobis Agroflorestal.

[@chandanakarunarathne1624]

I love your content. Great stuffs!. One thing though. How did you get all these seeds from one country to another. Is it legal to take them in a plane?

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Yep, just had to declare. Thanks!

[@VinDKing24]

How many acres is needed to start an agroforestry?

[@andheitor]

Man! I’m Brazilian, if u want help to subtitle what they said, let me know!

[@mrpinify]

One thing that strikes me most about all these food forests is the lack of grass between the rows. I can’t stop the couch, kikua, and nut sedge invading my entire 6 month old system. It’s in the swales, the beds, the footpath that was layered with cardboard, hay and then hardwood chip. I spent hours and hours pulling it by hand before my first chop and drop 3 weeks ago. And it’s coming back again through the organic matter. 🤦‍♂️ I can’t wait until the system pushes it out one day.

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Happens quicker than you can imagine with the right management / planting. It’s almost entirely gone out of my systems, even the 1 year old systems are already starting to push it out

[@doc3toes]

No issues bring seeds to NZ? Did you need any permits? I'm planning on buying property there in Nov to start a food forest

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Got through with most. Need to be on the MPI list

[@gmmunderground]

Finally eating some mangosteen wohoo!

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Only took nearly three decades lol

[@tamarajutglar641]

I miss the Rest part from Alto Paraiso part 😂 where is the rest???

[@travelinglamas6412]

Amazing💚🐸🎯🌏🌐thankyou

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

🤝

[@renohenry1205]

Hey mate, how did you go about bringing seeds back to NZ?

[@OneRoamers]

Amazing place

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Facts

[@isabelrodriguezmitchell6057]

Did you go to different courses or just presented yourself there with no courses?

[@suzclarke]

Thanks for sharing 💚🍌💚 🥭 💚 #gold

[@Arthur-Silva]

The fast jump cuts are annoying but it’s a cool documentary after all.

[@suzclarke]

40:40 🥰

[@lnebw99]

Apparently the loudest are most heard. Agroforestry is practiced in Asia for much longer than in Brazil. Check the scientific literature. KZbin is super biased especially for people who know only one language (English). In addition, please talk about economics, marketing: farmers need to make money to pay insurances, staff etc. - a farmer cannot wait for an income for three years. And not all can make money with KZbin, patreons, advertisement...the Santa Floresta systems seems like the system, which brings income prontisimo.

[@theotheodosiou8212]

Let’s fkn go, see you in the trenches big dog 😤

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

LETS GOOO

[@elianedestin9253]

Certaintly intéressant but i cant understand all for you speak too fast im french. Thanks

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Noted

[@pieterboshoff8995]

Hey Byron, very cool video and thanks for including me in it :) let me know if you are ever back in Bahia i'd love to show you our project. Cheers amigo

[@Gansosnatrip]

Next time you came, I’ll be your interpreter. Count on me!

[@MikaerBrasil]

I am happy to see you fell in love with my home country and experienced the most special things there❤

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Many more things yet to experience in Brazil .. I’ll be back 😎

[@leonstenutz6003]

​@@byron.in.new.zealand Come to Bolivia also -- visit indigenous communities across ecosystems from deep jungle, cloud forest, to high mountain ...! Awesome video, lifestyle & work -- thank you!

[@catmccormack]

Worth the wait! Wow - such incredible forests and what a beautifully diverse country. We can't wait to learn more from you and apply this to our own food forest. Exciting times! Cat & Tom

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

So glad you guys watched! Exciting times ahead for you & your food forest 🌿🌿

[@katlinharaldson9209]

Wow what an amazing adventure. Do you offer work trades/internships/courses etc on your farm? I’m looking for hands on opportunities to learn before I start my raw land in Hawai’i.

[@nicha3085]

Hey Byron love the work youve done here. I have been gobbling up your content and other syntropic content. I am starting my own syntropic system in central QLD AU and you have been an inspiration. Keep up the good work mate

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Love to hear that! Amazing reference sites in your area too - Would love to do a similar AUS Agroforestry tour

[@susanchamblin4455]

Byron, Thank you for your content , I do have a question for you though, why does everyone grow eucalyptus in the Rows ? Just curious, is it because it keeps pests away? Thank you

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Easier management

[@Arisai-b5k]

I admire your initiative and really appreciate the videos, Byron. One thing you said struck a chord and I wrote it down "YOU GROW TO THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY YOU'RE WILLING TO TAKE ON".

[@tamarajutglar641]

Incredible❤ thanks for filming, byron

[@dvst_tv]

Thank you for helping spread syntropic agroforestry to the English speaking world. now if only you were based in North America so I could more easily translate the knowledge my my climate and flora! It's me and my partners dream to start a prolific system here and the work on paper has already begun!

[@joniindo6127]

Wow… excellent video mate. Loads of information. Warm regards from Indonesia😊

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Glad you enjoyed it! Would love to visit someday

[@hertabuss289]

Thank you so much, Byron! And congrats at the same time! Amazing stuff that you are putting out here... Watching your video, I had so many moments with just pure joy and a big smile in my face! 48 minutes went by in a blink of an eye.... If you put out any additional footage I would of course watch it and after that also share it with all my friends passionate about this kind of entertainment.. I would be interested how long you've been to Brazil for and how you organized everything? Did you make reservations for some of the events, some looked kinda spontaneous. Do you have recommendations for anyone interested in living this experience? Any numbers regarding costs would also be appreciated... Thanks again and much love to you and all the Brazilian friends who made this video possible!

[@megm.c4026]

Awesome! I wanna go to Brazil and visit the sites now...DOH! Another thing for the endless list . Thanks for the great vid.

[@isabelrodriguezmitchell6057]

You talk about taking all you can in seeds and other to New Zeland, I know Australia has strict rules about that, doesn’t New Zeland have rules about bringing them in? I live on the Canary Islands and the are really strict about it as well.

[@rommelasibal8315]

man it was so awesome watching this. thanks for the inspiration and for showing us the great possibilities

[@loganheather]

Wow that was awesome! What a life changing experience. So much inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anilsoman3757]

Thanks Byron ... will love to see individual detailed videos ... (for example "old man in the forest" ... will be really awesome!)

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Absolutely! They’re in the editing process but will certainly get shared just the same

[@anilsoman3757]

@@byron.in.new.zealand Thank you very much for your commitment to Agro-forestry practices

[@leonstenutz6003]

Increivel! Awesome. Obrigado!

[@John-hu9bo]

Amazing trip Byron!!! What an experience

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

The best!

[@PinkPulpito]

How does coffee from a tree taste ?

[@growingwithfungi]

🔥

[@tomostojanovic1172]

great adventure

[@jhonPriego-dp5fd]

Cool ecologist

[@steenlocke2288]

Awesome brother 😎😎

[@byron.in.new.zealand]

Shot bro! Awesome to see you in here. Looking forward to next time the kids come out to the agroforestry 🌿⚔