9 months later, we are settling comfortably into a well tuned routine and I’m having a first hand witness of how energy/nutrients is cycled through the loop: solar/C02/water from the environment, biomass growth in grasses, food for sheep, resulting manure for soil fertility, promotion of plant growth for even more sequestration of atmospheric carbon. That’s the cycle of life.
Essentially the sheep are acting as agents of bioconversion. These microbes-rich pre-digested “energy” is useful as soil conditioner that will boost plant growth and health, leading to locking up more carbon in the soil.
That’s what integrated farming with livestock is all bout: sustainable farming and stacking of functions to achieve a balanced ecosystem. The animals in this equation: sheep, is a key component to generating fertility and producing meat for sale/consumption. In fact, the sheep’s manure can also be used to cultivate BSFL and composting worms.
Both sheep and goat manure look identical. One can never tell which is which but they are famed for their nutrient-dense fertilising qualities. Currently I only have sheep but later I may add goats to the herd. The manure will be naturally dried and aged at least a month before they are packed for sale to be used as fertiliser. They will be sold at RM 16 for a bag of at least 36 litres.
