Model farm for regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture restores soil health, protects biodiversity, and provides nutritious food. To promote sustainable farming practices and create attractive jobs in agriculture, we have established a model farm at Akasha Academy headquarters in Suntakhan. We establish practical approaches to organic farming and use the farm for educational workshops for the local community.
Testimonial
Situation in Nepal
Poor soil health and high vulnerability for climate change
The effects of climate change are pressing in Nepal. A combination of political, geographical and social factors lead to a particularly high vulnerability (Nepal is the 4th most vulnerable country for effects of climate change globally). Extreme droughts, flooding, landslides and erosions threaten the Nepalese population, especially those who live in poverty or in remote areas.
Conventional agriculture, unplanned infrastructure development and land plotting contribute to the environmental destruction and loss of biodiversity. The use of chemical fertilizers is very common, leading to a long-term deterioration of soil and food quality.
Our aim
Healthy soil to support all life
Soil plays a vital role in life on Earth. It stabilizes the ground, provides us with food, filters water, stores carbon dioxide, and is home to countless species and microorganisms. Through regenerative agriculture we aim to restore soil health and provide healthy food while protecting natural resources essential for our survival.
Healthy soil delivers richer harvests over generations without the need for chemical fertilizers and supports biodiversity and consumer health. Practices such as biointensive agriculture help maintain yields during water scarcity, increasing climate resilience.
With the regenerative farm we also support local communities by creating jobs and promoting sustainable practices that can raise farmers’ incomes through higher-quality produce and increased crop yields.
Our approach
Creating conditions for sustainable change
The model farm provides the opportunity to test and optimize agricultural techniques on a smaller scale. It also enables to hire local farm workers. The methods are demonstrated for the local population through workshops, enabling them to apply these sustainable practices themselves.
Some of the methods we use:
- Organic seeds and proper soil preparation
- Regenerative and biointensive farming techniques to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs
- A composting system that provides natural fertilizer from kitchen waste
- Production and use of organic fertilizers
- A biogas plant that generates gas from cow dung and organic waste
Where we need your help
We are grateful for the support we have received from our past funders, including companies such as MaibornWolff and several private donors, which has made our regenerative model farm possible. However, to expand our work and fully realize connected projects, additional funding is needed. We invite you to join us in promoting sustainable practices that benefit both communities and the environment.
Let’s connect!
Interested in collaborating or learning more? We are happy to hear from you.
Tabea S.
Contact person Nepal
