Study 12
Observed working system
Study ID: CHRS 12
Research question
How can farm residues be returned to the coffee plots?
Location and scope: Puerto Rico · Copper Hill.
Principal site: Copper Hill, Las Marías & Maricao, Puerto Rico
Approach and context
A biodigester produces liquid fertilizer from rabbit manure for the coffee plots. Bees kept on the farm also supply beeswax.
- Classification
- Observed working system
- Research domain
- Botanical Science
- Research site
- Copper Hill Farm, Las Marías & Maricao, Puerto Rico
What the record supports
The setup provides a way to measure the nutrients and materials returned to the farm.
Observed system; quantified performance has not been published.