Peaceful Living on a Farm in Portugal | PORTUGAL FARM LIFE

It's our favourite time of year on our Portuguese Farm. Spring is here and with all of the sunshine and rain our beautiful farm is bursting with wildflower and blossom. We visit our neighbour Joaquim who has invented a new tractor implement to tend to his fields, and I take you on the yearly tour to see how incredible everything is looking on our farm at this time of year.
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[@germaineludik]

Tell Joaquim that his invention is fantastic! Doesn't go too far into the soil to cause major damage. Brilliant

[@natalinaaparecidacasaroto1713]

Adoro quando você começa o vídeo mostrando as flores do campo. Joaquim é um excelente vizinho. Saudades se Portugal.😢

[@OKportugal]

Obrigado Natalina :)

[@celiapereira5223]

Ken and Gina you hit the lotto when you got Joaquim as your neighbour 😂🤣👌 your farm is looking beautiful.

[@OKportugal]

Thank you Celia :)

[@OKportugal]

Whats your favourite time of year? Mine used to be Summer, but after moving to Central Portugal its become the Spring and all of its beauty!

[@lapsedluddite3381]

@OKportugal - Spring and Autumn are stunning here, love both!

[@Improveng1]

They all have their pros and cons but spring is actually my favourite.

[@melinda5777]

Summer is still mine! Our weather here is like Mainland Portugal. ❤❤ Then Spring, Fall.

[@barbarapeirson843]

Looking so incredibly lush and tidy, Ken ... in less than 2 weeks, Jeremy will be there with you and Gina ❤❤❤

[@OKportugal]

Tganks Mom ❤️ I know, I can't wait to see him 😁

[@KovietUnionDefector]

Joaquim reminds me of my Russian father in law he adapts things and improves them...hubby follows in his footsteps. Both of them would love Joaquim as a good neighbour, bless him.. Did I see a Stork walking around while he was working the land?

[@OKportugal]

Yes we have a lot of storks this time of year and they like to catch earthworms to feed their baby chick's. I think Joaquims tilling is helping the birds get the worms 🪱

[@KovietUnionDefector]

@@OKportugal yes you are right. This my argument against this concept that farming is bad for the environment. Well, farming practice such a Joquim's operations are highly beneficial to many birds, insects and mammals. This is why it is so important for us all to support these brilliant ancient farming techniques and why you are both a blessing to your neighbours. Farmers are giving up their farms in droves all over the EU. The ridiculous paperwork overload is beyond acceptable now. Many farmers get mental health issues and lose heart due to the awful pressure and unrewarding feeling surrounding farming now. This is why just your contributions to cheering Jouquim, his wife and the other locals on is so important. These farmers are a keystone species within the ecology now and the ecology is now dependent on them. I cite the loss of the "cockney sparrow" when my mum grew up in E.London down many side streets there were still cart horses. Milk carts, Tea stalls were pulled to Football matches by horse. The back street stables were the last breeding grounds for the sparrows synonymous with cities. Sparrows nested in flocks in the eves of the stables, used bedding as nest materials and ate the feed that spilled on the ground. Now House Sparrows in Great Britain are on serious decline. So we all have to factor in how necessary traditional farming of cows and sheep are to our ecosystems to thousands of endemic and migratory species. Thanks for all you do to keep Jouqim farming ;)

[@lapsedluddite3381]

@KovietUnionDefector - I came here to ask the same thing, but I was thinking it might be a crane. Nice to know they have a healthy population of storks!

[@melinda5777]

I can remember them landing on my Uncle's Cows on his farm in the pastures. They would eat the little bugs that land on the cows and keep them clean. Not sure which bird but looked like a crane. (Childhood Memories) ❤ Great video Y'all. Your wild flowers are beautiful!! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸🇵🇹👣🍍☘🤗

[@OKportugal]

you you are so right, all very good points!

[@OliviaMmmm]

I love Jaoquims inventions! So cool!

[@arpananand7919]

Hey, you have got such a nice farm... It'll be great to get some beautiful Peacocks on the farm.

[@OKportugal]

I would love that too!

[@deborahwhite2339]

Joachim reminds me of my grandparents and my parents. Nothing is wasted things are repurposed. If you need something you make it. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Fabuous segment with Joaquim. I'm glad he let you know of his new invention. I wish Portugal and the EU would laud farmers like him and his wife. I love the lush greenness and all the wildflower colors of Spring, too. California gets dry and crunchy like Portugal, too. San Francisco is even geoogically a desert! We mightvthank El Niño for relief from drought! Love how you're so into all of your wildflowers and freshly cut grass. Do you think ornamental gardening could be a hobby in future? Somehow i can imagine you planning a short putting course near a future man cave 😄. Nice one, Ken 😊.

[@OKportugal]

Haha golfing has never been my thing but the lawn at this time of year would be perfect for it 😁👍

[@AnneHeyns]

I love Spring as busy as it is this time of year, because its also nature's time to show its true beauty with all the growth happening!

[@OKportugal]

Incredible to see the land, plants and animals, all waking up and growing in Spring ❤️😁

[@AnneHeyns]

@@OKportugal It truly is especially when you've planted and they start popping up!

[@DidiPort]

Hi Ken, my wife and I live in Portugal, sounds like not far from yourselves. I did watch your video on your trip to Castelo Branco and your Steak at Capelo’s. My wife and I decided to visit Capelo’s, yes we agree very good steak and wonderful restaurant. Your videos are a lot of fun and educational. Yes the fields look lovely this time of the year, our small Quinta 3 1/2 acres is teaming right now with the wild flowers also. Have a wonderful Spring.

[@OKportugal]

Thanks you too

[@osdias]

Beautiful green fields during spring time. Seems a bit bare though. Don't you wish to have a wider variety of fruit trees? You can grow so many things in Portugal.

[@rickchandler2570]

You've had more rain there than we have up here in the North. We've not seen rain in at least 2-3 weeks but some is expected next weekend. I like Winter better though as I don't care for the heat.

[@OKportugal]

I always thought it was wetter and greener in the North. I know its a bit cooler. I love the heat though ☀️😁❤️

[@CerahHedrick]

It's an absolutely beautiful time of year. Spring and fall have become my favorite time of year - cooler temps and fewer bugs. Love all the wild flowers 🥰😍

[@OKportugal]

Me too! ☀️❤️🙏

[@sappir26]

The dust storms also act as a ground fertilizer once it settles. It's believed to carry many nutrients that nourish the earth once it has settled and has been irrigated by the rain. I'm a NO Till kind of gardener though 😊

[@OKportugal]

No till / No dig definitely has its applications and works extremely well for them, but not everywhere. A shallow till is the most effective way for Joaquim to remove old weeds, roots and to make a soft planting surface for the seeds in this instance. Especially as hes dealing with very large bits of land between here and the village. I have seen no dig working fantastic in gardens though, and in areas with lots of water :)

[@richardrichard508]

@@OKportugal No dig works very well for people who do not like hard work LOL Especially urbanites bought up on gardening programs, who sit around all day saying we have been doing it all wrong the last 2000 yrs.🤣

[@rosanadancel7225]

Beautiful farm, thank you

[@nickcox6556]

Jaoquim has done a great job making that reversible disc plough. It works really well! What happened to the geese?

[@hunnybunny4u259]

Yellow lupine…I did not know!! The fields are alive,aren’t they? Just beautiful spring everywhere. The skyline was wonderful too. Really great video. Joaquin is such a farmer…always doing. Do they ever go on a holiday? Dairy farming is all consuming. Thank you,Ken.

[@OKportugal]

This year I finally found a blue lupine on our farm. (I couldn't remember where it was though for the video). I don't think joaquim or fernanda have had a day off since they started farming this piece of land!

[@michelehernandez5992]

The farm looks so beautiful with all those wild flowers and grasses. Really nice indeed.

[@danl5592]

I always squirt a bit of sqeezy in my 3-1 mix a 6x6 hawk and point up 10 mts before breakfast. Wet joints first using an old sqeezy bottle mist spray. Im 75 still doing it😂😅how old is old bricky

[@Improveng1]

Nice one Ken, the farm's looking fantastic, it's no wonder that you love it so much. I can well see how your symbiotic relationship with your fantastic neighbour Joaquim, is such a source of delight and interest to you. He's a great guy to know for sure.

[@OKportugal]

He sure is :)

[@formxshape]

Lovely.

[@kelliewoolley4962]

The farm is very beautiful. Joaquim is very inventive and he has so many helpful tools. The sheep are well taken care of. It is great that you have such a wonderful relationship with your neighbor. We are moving to Portugal in 2 weeks and we will also be able to enjoy the amazing spring weather.

[@OKportugal]

Good luck with your move, its a beautiful time of year and soon it will be a glorious summer :)

[@kelliewoolley4962]

I hope we have as many olives and grapes as it looks like you will have - we are excited to be a part of the Portugal culture soon

[@susy7805]

Always love your vids. Joaquim is the neighbors everybody wish to have. He is a ⭐ truly star. Bless ya. Cheers to Gina

[@germaineludik]

Lightening and thunder storms! Reminds me of South Africa. Miss that so much. Hopefully will get to experience that again in Portugal when we move

[@shanebrownrigg8632]

great vid once again ken,good luck.

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Shane

[@daviddjerassi]

The discs will be followed by a harrow " A BIG RAKE " the big rake that breaks the clumps into small pieces after which you normally top dress your farmer Friend is a innovator great to see this especially as the EU and WEF want to close down farms every where in Europe .your farm is a credit to you and its beautiful i look forward to your next video thank you.

[@OKportugal]

Thanks David, yes it is worrying seeing how they are going after food producers in Europe and most of it isnt even televised!

[@SwimCoach8]

The old farmers saying....Gotta make hay while the sun shines. I wonder if he is trying to preserve seeds? The grasses growing so quickly, will set and drop seeds really fast. The seeds are probably a good natural supplement to sheep diet. Or......Cause he's been round the block a few times....He knows the dry weather is coming quick and early. Thanks so much, the place looks wonderful.

[@OKportugal]

All I know is that Joaquim knows this land better than most and I always trust his judgement on when and what needs to be done for best results 😁👍

[@lapsedluddite3381]

@5:25 - ah, yes, the fragrance of spring in dairy country!😊😷

[@maureenbrophy7852]

J is a great inventor Ken beautiful photography 👏👏

[@OKportugal]

He sure is 😁👍

[@annadaurie2435]

It is beautiful there, Ken. Joaquin, I love watching him. Beautiful time of year.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

This video was a real treat, I loved seeing Joaquim's inventions! He is a classical family farmer, always working, always inventing, always creating ways to improve farm life, smart, resourceful, stewards of the land. We owe our quality of life to farmers - as the saying goes: "Got food? Thank a farmer!" This video brought back beautiful childhood memories of walking through wildflower filled hayfields surrounded by clouds of butterflies - sadly most of the butterflies are absent now, and our grandchildren will never experience that thrilling beauty. We need more people like Joaquim who restore our wildflower meadows as a side benefit of feeding their flocks. I wish it were possible to buy Joaquim's cheese here in the US, there are so many marvelous cheeses made in Europe that we don't get to experience here. Wouldn't it be great if it were possible to have Joaquim's cheeses, as well as the local wines and olive oil exported!

[@OKportugal]

Maybe in future we can find a way around the import restrictions to be able to send it abroad :)

[@fearedlegend]

Thank you Ken. Absolutely love your videos. The last two have been some your best. The bicycle tour through Castelo Branco last video was so enjoyable. It gives the viewer an authentic view of the real town/ city life and infrastructure of Portugal. Castelo Branco is so pretty and you’re right about the roundabouts being very prettied up. This video back on the farm is just so beautiful. You are so blessed. Love your videos. I don’t miss one and always give them a like. It’s a very small way of supporting your channel. I am grateful

[@OKportugal]

Thank you for the support 😊👍

[@sammie44]

Ken 😊 Beautiful imagery. You capture so well the landscape and it’s vivid colours. Walking through the fields of spring flowers is magical. May you please provide Gina’s website? 😊 Take care. Sam and Pedro

[@OKportugal]

Gina doesn't have a website but she has an Instagram page called Third Bee On The Left 😊

[@geraldinepluyms5935]

Love looking at the farm. Thank you

[@parushaagovender2927]

Oh oh wow beautiful video

[@teresamoreno2201]

24 de abril de 2024. Uma quinta , deveras interessante, com um actor de condução de trator, uma expo de maquinas agricolas de segunda ou terceira mão . Um relator com mestria na condução da tese e apresentação não esquecendo os óculos de sol . Em conclusão está aqui um exemplo de como um dono de uma quinta deve se expressar em tempos vindouros devido à exigência dos agricultores globais. Isto faz parte da economia em campo aberto susceptível das captações do mercado. Obrigada

[@susangranger3089]

Your land is so Beautiful ❤ xx

[@OKportugal]

We are blessed ❤

[@SunnyKumar-vi9ns]

🙏 keep the good work going God bless 🙏

[@OKportugal]

Thank you, we will 🙏

[@mrsmop1000]

Awesome ..... so miss my hens ❤

[@OKportugal]

They are very cool animals to keep. They keep the area around our farmhouse free of bugs which is very useful too 😁🙏

[@alittleheavenonearth]

Plant 🪴 time

[@steveh545]

At the risk of letting y'all know i might have missed an episode... what happened to the geese?

[@marco31]

Gone to another farm.

[@loraypruitt5922]

😊

[@radoslawjocz2976]

Hi. Have you got still your honey bees?

[@OnePortugueseFarm]

What happened to the geese? 🤔😱

[@susy7805]

What happened to the goose?

[@OKportugal]

We originally tried to put him with our chickens so he would grow up with them and protect them. They beat him up so he ended up hating the chickens and when he got bigger used to attack them. It made it really difficult to keep them separated and we had to get another goose as they dont like to be alone. Then they started attacking our dogs and Eddie the big Estrela dog nearly killed the goose... so we thought it was best for everyone to rehome the geese. We found a local couple who have a lovely farm and a small flock of geese to put them with and they live over there now. Its a beautiful farm and they are very spoiled :)

[@Demiblood86]

basically

[@GaragePie22]

Are there any cheapish areas that are on the "tourist" route? Inland though? We are a SA family that are keen to immigrate, I have Irish citizenship!