Chilean Farmers Generate Electricity from Sheep Poop to Combat Drought

Sustainable Farming in Chile

• 💡 La Pachrama Mama is a self-sustaining farm in Los Moyes, Chile, founded out of necessity due to a severe drought.
• 🎯 The farm's primary goal shifted from mere survival to utilizing nature's resources for mutual benefit.

Bio-Gas Energy Generation

• ⚡ Sheep manure, animal waste, and vegetable waste are converted into bio-gas using biodigesters.
• 🏠 This bio-gas powers the farm's home and kitchen, eliminating basic utility expenses for the past 8 years.
• 🌱 The farm has also successfully cultivated over 300 fruit trees by using manure and cardboard to improve the soil, transforming an area where planting was once impossible.

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience

• ⚠️ The region has experienced 12 years without adequate rainfall, highlighting the impact of climate change.
• 🧠 The owners have learned to adapt and find new alternatives for survival, viewing climate change as a teacher.
• 🌍 The farm serves as a model of the circular economy and rural resilience, with the owners set to share their experience at the COP 30 climate summit.