Fields and Pastures
It all begins with soil – living fields and pastures that enrich biodiversity
At Qvidja, animals and farming work together to create fertile soil and a thriving natural environment. Highland cattle, sheep, and horses shape the landscape, while rich fields lock carbon deep underground.
All 140 hectares of fields and pastures are managed with biodiversity in mind. Rotational grazing, diverse grasses, recycled fertilizers, and natural soil amendments keep the land full of life.
And we don’t just assume it works – we measure and study the impact with farmers and research institutes through the Carbon Action collaboration.
Freedom to move, live in herds, and graze naturally forms the foundation of animal welfare.
The Diligent Workers of Our Fields
Horses, sheep, and Highland cattle form the perfect team for grazing and feed. Their surroundings are designed around their needs: freedom to roam, herd life, and natural grazing – the foundations of animal welfare.
The animals themselves help capture carbon. Using accelerated rotational grazing, they graze a small plot for a short time before moving on. This allows plants to regenerate quickly and the soil to store more carbon.
Animals in Qvidja
horses
sheeps
highland cattles
Living Soil Stores Carbon
The process is simple. Plants draw carbon from the air through photosynthesis. Their roots feed microbes, and in return, microbes nourish the plants. The more life there is underground, the more carbon the soil can hold.
Carbon-rich soil works like a sponge which improves resilience against extreme weather. It soaks up heavy rain without flooding and keeps nutrients from running off into waterways. During dry spells, it stays moist and fertile – protecting crops and harvests.
Soil contains more carbon than plants and the atmosphere together – the best place to store it!
Pollinators, Butterflies, and the Small Heroes of the Soil
Qvidja’s land is home to countless insects and micro-organisms. The flight zones of butterflies – including the rare Apollo butterfly – are built into our farm planning, while meadows and green spaces are restored for pollinators.
We also keep black bee hives using natural methods to help restore the species. Beneath the surface, soil microbes and organisms are the unseen foundation of farming. Without these small heroes, there is no living soil.
Results Matter – Measuring Carbon Sequestration Requires Reliable Measurements
Sustainable farming must be measurable. Together with the Finnish Meteorological Institute and other research organisations, we track the effectiveness of our practices and collect real-time data on how much carbon our fields can store.
Through Carbon Action, farmers, researchers, and companies work side by side to advance regenerative farming – for food security, the environment, and the Baltic Sea.
Follow carbon sequestration in real time in the Field Observatory
Qvidja has helped develop the Field Observatory, where carbon sequestration is measured on Finnish fields.
