Ernst Gotsch in Portugal. Syntropic Farming, Agroforestry Documentary filmed at the Agroforestry/Syntropic Agriculture Workshop with Ernest Gotsch, organized by Cooperativa Sitio, in Mangualde, Portugal, about the knowledge and philosophy behind this mode of sustainable agriculture and the interest it arouses in so many people. Agroforestry (or food forest) is a production method that proposes, not the creation of a new productive environment, but that man, and the agricultural production from which he benefits, integrate a forest environment. The method is, in essence, an attempt to imitate nature. In nature, most plants live in association with other species, which they need for full growth. In the 1970s, Ernest Gotsch worked on the genetic improvement of plant species. This research allowed him to conclude that, instead of adapting cultivated plants, he could obtain better results if he created agroecosystems in which plants, in a cooperative system, developed vigorously without chemical inputs. He implemented countless complex and highly productive systems that did not require all types of fertilizers and pesticides. Since 1993, after achieving extraordinary results, he has dedicated himself to teaching and transmitting his methods throughout the world. Today, Ernst provides consultancy to non-governmental organizations, universities and rural technical assistance bodies in almost all regions of Brazil as well as to organizations in Europe and Latin America. Documentary shot in an Agroforestry workshop by Cooperativa Sitio, in Viseu, Portugal, about all the knowledge and philosophy that's behind it and the interest of so many people in this way of sustainable agriculture. Agroforestry (or food forestry) is a production method that proposes, not the creation of a new production environment, but that man, and the agricultural production from which takes advantage, are included in a forest environment. The method is, in its essence, an attempt to imitate nature. In nature most plants live in association with other species, witch they need for a complete and healthy growth. In the 1970s, Ernst Gotsch worked on the genetic optimization of plant species. This research leads him to the conclusion that instead of trying to adapt the species, he could obtain better results if he created agroecosystems in witch plants, in a cooperative system, would develop vigorously without chemical inputs. He implemented numerous complex and highly productive systems that avoided all kinds of fertilizers and pesticides. Since 1993, after achieving outstanding results, he has dedicated himself to teaching his methods All over the world. Today, Ernst advises non-governmental organizations, universities and rural technical assistance agencies in almost all regions of Brazil as well as organizations in Europe and Latin America.