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Sustainable Local Exploitation and Innovation on Meat Products Based on the Autochthonous Bovine Breed Jarmelista

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  • Paula Coutinho

    (Center of Potential and Innovation of Natural Resources, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal)

  • Manuel Simões

    (InnovPlantProtect Collaborative Laboratory, Estrada de Gil Vaz, Apartado 72, 7350-999 Elvas, Portugal)

  • Carlos Pereira

    (Polytechnic of Coimbra-School of Agriculture, 3045-601 Coimbra, Portugal
    CERNAS—Research Centre for Natural Resources, Environment and Society, 3045-601 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Teresa Paiva

    (Center of Potential and Innovation of Natural Resources, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
    Technological and Management School, CI&DEI, Guarda Polytechnic Institute, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
    Research Center in Business Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6200-609 Covilhã, Portugal)

Abstract

The Jarmelista autochthonous bovine breed has a sustainable production and is part of the culture of the Portuguese territory, representing a touristic attraction and originating a differentiated beef product that can only be found in a particular region of the country. However rural and livestock population evolution in Portugal’s inland has demonstrated a great regression with consequences for environment and nature conservation. In this context and considering that silvopastoral activity has shaped the natural areas of mountain territories since its beginning, rethinking the importance of such activity has become vital for the territory sustainability. In this perspective, this work presents an analysis of the adaptation and evolution of Jarmelista bovine breed production to current times, perceiving its limitations, challenges, and success potential, supported by a data collection of secondary and primary sources. Despite the natural, healthy, and sustainable value of this particular bovine meat, we observed that is still not recognised by the market or even by the producers. The inability of proving the Jarmelista beef added value within the value chain is the main cause of businesses and consumers sceptic and disbelief in the potential of its economic and tourism contribution. Several possibilities and actions were identified to contradict this path.

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  • Paula Coutinho & Manuel Simões & Carlos Pereira & Teresa Paiva, 2021. "Sustainable Local Exploitation and Innovation on Meat Products Based on the Autochthonous Bovine Breed Jarmelista," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-20, February.
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