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A Natural Farming System for Sustainable Agriculture in the Tropics

• Soil Management• Microbial Management• 10 Fundamentals

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• Day 2– Lecture– Video– Hands on Bokashi

• Day 3– Hands on all morning– Afternoon review– Exam – Farm planning– Marketing

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Permaculture

Permaculture is about designing ecological Permaculture is about designing ecological human habitats and food production human habitats and food production

systems. It is a land use and community systems. It is a land use and community building movement which strives for the building movement which strives for the

harmonious integration of human dwellings, harmonious integration of human dwellings, microclimates, annual and perennial plants, microclimates, annual and perennial plants,

animals, soils, and water into stable, animals, soils, and water into stable, productive communities. productive communities.

Permaculture EthicsCare of the Earth can be taken to mean caring for the living soil. The state of the soil is often the best measure for the health and well-being of society.

Fair ShareSet limits to consumption andreproduction, and redistribute surplus

Care of PeopleLook after self, kin and community

Care of the Earth Rebuild natural capital

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's Permaculture:

Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 1.Observe and interact - By taking time to engage with nature we can design solutions that suit our particular situation.

Green Water Culture

Tilapia

1 to 1.5 m

Low O2

High O2

30cm proteinVertical column of Phytoplankton

Gills coveredWith membraneTo digest algae

hotter

cooler

4 kilo N1-2 Kilo P

compost

30cm

Sechi disk

Pond 3 2009

April 7 55 cmApril 14 54 cmApril 21 48 cmApril 28 33 cm

Observe and interact - By taking time to engage with nature we can design solutions that suit our particular situation

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 1.Observe and interact - By taking time to engage with nature we can design solutions that suit our particular situation.

• 2.Catch and store energy - By developing systems that collect resources at peak abundance, we can use them in times of need.

Low cost water storage

Green house run off

Low cost water storageFerro cement

Ferro cement Form is re-used

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 1.Observe and interact - By taking time to engage with nature we can design solutions that suit our particular situation.

• 2.Catch and store energy - By developing systems that collect resources at peak abundance, we can use them in times of need.

• 3.Obtain a yield - Ensure that you are getting truly useful rewards as part of the work that you are doing.

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Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 1.Observe and interact - By taking time to engage with nature we can design solutions that suit our particular situation.

• 2.Catch and store energy - By developing systems that collect resources at peak abundance, we can use them in times of need.

• 3.Obtain a yield - Ensure that you are getting truly useful rewards as part of the work that you are doing.

• 4.Apply self-regulation and accept feedback - We need to discourage inappropriate activity to ensure that systems can continue to function well.

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 1.Observe and interact - By taking time to engage with nature we can design solutions that suit our particular situation.

• 2.Catch and store energy - By developing systems that collect resources at peak abundance, we can use them in times of need.

• 3.Obtain a yield - Ensure that you are getting truly useful rewards as part of the work that you are doing.

• 4.Apply self-regulation and accept feedback - We need to discourage inappropriate activity to ensure that systems can continue to function well.

• 5.Use and value renewable resources and services - Make the best use of nature's abundance to reduce our consumptive behavior and dependence on non-renewable resources.

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 1.Observe and interact - By taking time to engage with nature we can design solutions that suit our particular situation.

• 2.Catch and store energy - By developing systems that collect resources at peak abundance, we can use them in times of need.

• 3.Obtain a yield - Ensure that you are getting truly useful rewards as part of the work that you are doing.

• 4.Apply self-regulation and accept feedback - We need to discourage inappropriate activity to ensure that systems can continue to function well.

• 5.Use and value renewable resources and services - Make the best use of nature's abundance to reduce our consumptive behavior and dependence on non-renewable resources.

• 6.Produce no waste - By valuing and making use of all the resources that are available to us, nothing goes to waste.

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Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 5.Use and value renewable resources and services - Make the best use of nature's abundance to reduce our consumptive behavior and dependence on non-renewable resources.

• 6.Produce no waste - By valuing and making use of all the resources that are available to us, nothing goes to waste.

• 7.Design from patterns to details - By stepping back, we can observe patterns in nature and society. These can form the backbone of our designs, with the details filled in as we go.

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 6.Produce no waste - By valuing and making use of all the resources that are available to us, nothing goes to waste.

• 7.Design from patterns to details - By stepping back, we can observe patterns in nature and society. These can form the backbone of our designs, with the details filled in as we go.

• 8.Integrate rather than segregate - By putting the right things in the right place, relationships develop between those things and they work together to support each other.

Fish ladder with mild diversion and plant filtration

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 6.Produce no waste - By valuing and making use of all the resources that are available to us, nothing goes to waste.

• 7.Design from patterns to details - By stepping back, we can observe patterns in nature and society. These can form the backbone of our designs, with the details filled in as we go.

• 8.Integrate rather than segregate - By putting the right things in the right place, relationships develop between those things and they work together to support each other.

• 9.Use small and slow solutions - Small and slow systems are easier to maintain than big ones, making better use of local resources and producing more sustainable outcomes.

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 7.Design from patterns to details - By stepping back, we can observe patterns in nature and society. These can form the backbone of our designs, with the details filled in as we go.

• 8.Integrate rather than segregate - By putting the right things in the right place, relationships develop between those things and they work together to support each other.

• 9.Use small and slow solutions - Small and slow systems are easier to maintain than big ones, making better use of local resources and producing more sustainable outcomes.

• 10.Use and value diversity - Diversity reduces vulnerability to a variety of threats and takes advantage of the unique nature of the environment in which it resides.

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 8.Integrate rather than segregate - By putting the right things in the right place, relationships develop between those things and they work together to support each other.

• 9.Use small and slow solutions - Small and slow systems are easier to maintain than big ones, making better use of local resources and producing more sustainable outcomes.

• 10.Use and value diversity - Diversity reduces vulnerability to a variety of threats and takes advantage of the unique nature of the environment in which it resides.

• 11.Use edges and value the marginal - The interface between things is where the most interesting events take place. These are often the most valuable, diverse and productive elements in the system.

Holmgren's 12 design principles These restatements of the principles of permaculture appear in Holmgren's

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability also see permacultureprinciples.com

• 8.Integrate rather than segregate - By putting the right things in the right place, relationships develop between those things and they work together to support each other.

• 9.Use small and slow solutions - Small and slow systems are easier to maintain than big ones, making better use of local resources and producing more sustainable outcomes.

• 10.Use and value diversity - Diversity reduces vulnerability to a variety of threats and takes advantage of the unique nature of the environment in which it resides.

• 11.Use edges and value the marginal - The interface between things is where the most interesting events take place. These are often the most valuable, diverse and productive elements in the system.

• 12.Creatively use and respond to change - We can have a positive impact on inevitable change by carefully observing, and then intervening at the right time.

Land & Nature Stewardship Bio-intensive gardeningUse of compost, double digging, companion planting and natural pest control to produce the maximum amount of food in the minimum area.

Forest gardeningProducing food from trees, perennial and annual plants in a system that mimics a natural forest.

Seed savingCollecting and storing seeds, often with the aim of maintaining certain strains.

Organic agricultureCommercial agriculture that uses natural fertilisers and pest control methods.

Natural farmingA Japanese system of organic agriculture involving minimal or no use of tillage and animal manures, most notably associated with Masanobu Fukuoka.

Keyline water harvestingA system of landscape analysis, water harvesting and soil development using dams, channels and soil condition ploughing, developed by P.A.Yeomans.

Agroforestry Integrated production of pastures and/or crops with timber and/or tree crops.

Building Passive solar designSun oriented glazing and shading, thermal mass, passive venting.

Natural construction materialsEarth, strawbale, lime plaster, round pole, stone.

Water harvesting & Waste Reuse Water tanks, compost toilets and reedbeds.

BiotechtureThe manipulation of tree form to grow structures and buildings.

Earth sheltered construction“Earthships” and other designs that build into the ground.

Natural disaster resistant constructionBushfire, wind, flood & earthquake.

Owner buildingEmpowerment and financial autonomy of residents and communities in constructing their own housing using accessible technologies and materials.

Pattern LanguageOrganic design theory and tools of Christopher Alexander.