Agropefe

Agropefe – Agropecuária Ferreirense, SA is a family-owned agricultural and livestock business established in 1976. Based in Águas Belas, Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal, the company is part of an economic group whose family ownership is described as a source of cohesion and stability. Its principal activity is livestock production, alongside forestry.

Agropefe raises pigs across several farms, producing them with an emphasis on quality and efficiency. It is part of Agrupalto, described as Portugal’s largest pig-producer group. At its Terreirinho farm, the company keeps around 1,200 goats and produces goat’s milk suited to making high-quality cheese. It also raises beef cattle using extensive production methods.

In forestry, Agropefe manages its holdings according to environmental, social and economic principles, and says its forest is certified. The company is a member of ACHAR, an association it supports in its efforts to protect the forest. Agropefe also invites prospective employees to apply and provides contact channels for enquiries.