We practice sustainable agriculture according to the following principles- - protecting the integrity of natural systems so that they are regenerated - prudent use of renewable and/or recyclable resources - improving the lives of individuals and the community - profitability
We do most of our land preparation using water buffalo and hand tools. The buffalo are not just our 'tractor', they also provide one of the most important ingredients for the compost pit. We use water from the aquaculture tanks and ponds to fertilize and irrigate the orchards and gardens.
We grow many kinds of fruits and vegetables using a variety of techniques including field agriculture, raised beds, containers and aquaponics. We produce seeds, seedlings and saplings as well as compost and organic fertilizer. We raise tilapia and catfish and free range ducks for eggs.
Our main field crop is rice, grown in the rainy season from June to October. The grain is sun dried and stored in our warehouse. Most of the rice is eaten or used for seed, any excess is taken to the mill and sold. The hay is used for compost, mulch, duck house bedding and buffalo feed.
