The circular economy of a farm where nothing goes to waste
In short: Discover how a smallholder farm in Eldoret, Kenya, has achieved near-total independence from external utilities. This documentary explores a model of sustainable agriculture that replaces costly inputs with self-generated energy and recycled resources.
Justus Kiptoo and his team demonstrate a circular farming model that eliminates the need for paid electricity, gas, and chemical fertilizers. The system relies on three pillars: solar power for energy, biogas produced from cow dung for cooking and fertilizer, and organic farming techniques to maintain soil health.
The farm utilizes specific strategies like seed recycling to build resilience, drip irrigation powered by borehole water, and natural pest control using chili and spring onions. By treating waste as a resource, the operation proves that small-scale independent farming can increase yields while significantly reducing overhead costs.
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