Fazenda Tamanduá

What Fazenda Tamanduá does

Fazenda Tamanduá is an organic and biodynamic agricultural operation headquartered in Santa Teresinha, in the sertão of Espinharas, Paraíba, Brazil, owned since 1977 by Mocó Agropecuária Ltda. and founded by Pierre Landolt. It operates on approximately 3,000 hectares of which more than 350 hectares constitute the largest Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) in the upper sertão of Paraíba, producing an integrated portfolio of Brown Swiss cattle and Boer/Alpine goats, spirulina, propolis extract, biodynamic honey, mangoes and mango pulp, melons, watermelon, brown and black rice, rice flours, and published scientific books on local fauna and flora. Its underlying technology is a certified biodynamic farming system (Demeter/IBD, also USDA, SIF, SisOrg and GlobalGAP) with proprietary practices including pioneering non-surgical embryo transfer in Brazil and spirulina cultivation in pure subsoil waters of the semi-arid region.

Name

Fazenda Tamanduá

Legal name

Mocó Agropecuária Ltda.

Website

https://fazendatamandua.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fazenda Tamanduá is a Brazilian biodynamic farm in Paraíba producing certified organic Brown Swiss cattle genetics, spirulina, propolis, honey, mangoes and rice, selling direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce store and to livestock breeders through direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paraíba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): The farm operates its own virtual store (loja.fazendatamandua.com.br) selling organic and biodynamic products including spirulina, honey, propolis extract, brown/black rice, rice flour, mango pulp, and books. Sales are one-time transactional purchases shipped domestically in Brazil. The store supports multiple payment methods including credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, Amex, Elo), PIX, bank transfer, and boleto.
2. Live Animal Sales: Sale of high-quality Brown Swiss cattle (purebred, crossbred, male and female) and Alpine and Boer goats. Animals are sold directly to breeding customers who contact the farm to schedule in-person visits. One-time transactional sales of livestock.
3. Fresh Produce Sales: Sale of fresh biodynamic/organic produce including mangoes, melons, watermelons, and other agricultural products, typically through the same e-commerce channel and potentially through wholesale/field day channels.
4. Educational and Research Platform (Institute): The Tamanduá Farm Institute (OSCIP, founded 2007) provides a platform for university students and researchers to conduct long-term studies (e.g., nutrient cycling studies ongoing for over 20 years). The institute hosts interns from Brazil and internationally, and conducts environmental education with local schools, potentially generating supplementary non-commercial revenue through grants and partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fazenda Tamanduá is an organic and biodynamic farm that produces and sells Brown Swiss cattle, goats, spirulina, propolis extract, biodynamic honey, mangoes, melons, watermelons, specialty rice and rice flours, as well as scientific books on local fauna and flora. Products are sold directly to consumers through its own e-commerce store and on-farm visits, while live animals are sold to breeders across Brazil.

Product overview

Fazenda Tamanduá operates as an organic and biodynamic agricultural farm producing a diverse portfolio of products including Brown Swiss cattle and goats for livestock, spirulina microalgae and propolis extract for health, biodynamic honey, organic fruits (Keitt mango, mango pulp, canary melon, Sugar Baby watermelon), specialty rice varieties (whole-grain brown and black rice) and rice flours, as well as published books documenting their research on local fauna and flora. The farm also offers bundled gift kits combining multiple products and maintains a virtual store for direct sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brown Swiss Cattle Selected Brown Swiss cattle bred since 1977, offering purebred and crossbred animals (PO, PC, male and female) well-adapted to Brazilian climate. Yields an average of 22 kg/day of milk with protein levels two points higher than Holstein cattle, suitable for cheese production. Resistant to mastitis and thermal stress.
• Animals for Sale (Boer and Alpine Goats)

Quantifiable outcome

• Organic Propolis Extract has twice the flavonoids and 3.5x greater antioxidant potential compared to competing brands, per laboratory studies.
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NORDESTA Reforestation et ÉducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partnership between the Tamanduá Farm Institute (TFI) and NORDESTA Reforestation et Éducation, a Swiss NGO founded in 1985 and based in Geneva. The collaboration focuses on exchanging knowledge and experiences in reforestation, environmental education, and biodiversity preservation. One of the first joint projects was the reconstruction of riparian forests in the sertão, which was destroyed after the end of the oiticica cycle. NORDESTA is led by biologist Anita Studer and operates primarily in the Pedra Talhada Biological Reserve (Atlantic Forest biome). The TFI contributes its expertise in the Caatinga biome, creating a complementary and win-win partnership.
• IBAMA (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBAMA's Superintendence in Paraíba signed an agreement with the farm authorizing and defining the construction of a large nursery for the readaptation of birds apprehended from trafficking before their release, as well as the use of the farm to release mammals rescued from trafficking. IBAMA Superintendent Dr. Arthur Martins Marques Navarro personally paid tribute to the farm's conservation work. The agreement leverages the farm's RPPN and the Fauna Inventory documented in 'Fauna Ilustrada da Fazenda Tamanduá' as evidence of suitable habitat.
• Polícia Militar Ambiental (Military Environmental Police) of Patos, ParaíbacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Military Environmental Police of Patos conducts ongoing wildlife rescue operations in partnership with the farm. Animals apprehended from illegal trafficking—including deer (veados), anteaters (tamanduás), and tortoises (jabutis)—are regularly released into the farm's protected environment. The police force, led by Captain Thais Vilar, provides ongoing environmental law enforcement and public education.
• UNIFIP (Centro Universitário de Patos)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUNIFIP signed an agreement with the farm to be a pioneer in teaching students the secrets of organic animal farming. The partnership allows students of the Veterinary Medicine course to receive practical training at the farm in organic management of beef animals and wildlife. The farm may benefit from UNIFIP professors and laboratories for specific research development, and scholarships are awarded to farm employees.
• UNIFESP (Universidade Federal de São Paulo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tamanduá Farm established a research partnership in health sciences through Dr. Anna Rafaela Cavalcante Braga, professor in Food Sciences, Bioproducts and Bioprocesses at UNIFESP. The cooperation focuses on studies of bioactive compounds in spirulina biomass and other biodynamic products (honey, propolis extract, milk derivatives, fruits, rice), supporting bachelor, master's, and doctoral research. This partnership adds scientific value to the farm's products through research.
• Instituto Pró-CarnívorosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe farm invited Instituto Pró-Carnívoros (a partner of the Chico Mendes Institute) to conduct a survey of carnivore populations on the farm. This research transformed the farm into a refuge and sanctuary for mammals previously considered nearly extinct, such as jaguarundis and margays, hoary foxes, and crab-eating raccoons.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Damy: Established Brazilian food brand with dairy and processed food products. Comparable in Brazilian consumer food manufacturing and brand-building, though not organic-specialized.
• Native: Brazilian organic food brand with broad portfolio of juices, açaí, and healthy products. Comparable in organic positioning and Brazilian consumer channel strategy, though focus is on beverages rather than multi-category farm output.
• Aurora Alimentos: Major Brazilian food cooperative producing dairy, meat, and processed foods. Comparable in integrated food production and Brazilian domestic distribution, though much larger and conventional.
• Tirol: Large Brazilian dairy cooperative. Comparable in dairy/cattle production scale and Brazilian consumer reach, but a conventional player vs. Fazenda Tamanduá's biodynamic differentiation.

Direct peers

• Sítio do Moinho: Brazilian organic farm producing a diverse range of organic products directly to consumers. Comparable in multi-product organic farm model and direct-to-consumer distribution.
• Embraz: Brazilian producer of organic propolis and bee-related health products. Direct peer for Fazenda Tamanduá's propolis extract line, with overlapping antioxidant and nutraceutical positioning.
• Blue Pyramid: Brazilian spirulina brand with health and nutraceutical positioning. Direct peer for Fazenda Tamanduá's spirulina line, with overlapping consumer market and product format.
• Korin Agropecuária: Brazilian biodynamic and organic producer of dairy, meat, and value-added food products. Closest analog to Fazenda Tamanduá in integrated biodynamic farm model with nationally distributed consumer products.
• Fazenda Atitalla: Biodynamic farm in Paraíba producing organic dairy, livestock, and value-added products. Direct geographic and operational peer with similar biodynamic philosophy and Brazilian Northeast focus.
• Estância Bahia: Brazilian producer of organic and specialty food products. Comparable in organic/specialty positioning and integrated farm-to-consumer model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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