Dutch Farm
From Farm to Fork, with Love for the Earth.
Dutch farm is a Pony farm situated in Oon Valley in which the whole valley employs a farming system that exemplifies sustainable agriculture through traditional practices like organic rice field, organic agricultural farm, and rural way of life. These approaches minimize environmental impact by reducing water, pesticide, and fertilizer use while promoting biodiversity and renewable energy adoption. By prioritizing efficiency and eco-friendliness, Oon Valley showcases a model for responsible food production that prioritizes both productivity and planetary health.
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- Organic Farming: The controlled organic environment enables year-round food production with less water, pesticides, and fertilizers compared to the normal open-field farming.
- Circular agriculture: The farm increasingly focuses on closing nutrient loops by recycling organic waste and utilizing manure as fertilizer. This reduces dependence on external inputs and minimizes pollution.
- Renewable energy: The farm aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to carbon neutrality.
- Biodiversity integration: The Farm incorporates natural elements like a lake, local plants, and flowers to promote biodiversity, providing habitats for beneficial insects and pollinators.
- Water management: Efficient irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, and water recycling practices help conserve water resources and reduce agricultural water footprint.
- From Farm to Fork: The farm also offers meals prepared by ingredients from fresh produce from the organic farm itself.
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