Model farm in Sicuani
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Authors
Stacey McNeill
Issue Date
2016-04
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Agriculture , Energy , Water and Sanitation
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Abstract
Melgar Alpacas Practical Action developed technologies for farmer Modesto from Sicuani, Peru to use on his model farm. Modesto then shows these technologies and farming techniques to surrounding farmers. For example, there is a rain water harvesting system which irrigates the grass land and fills water troughs for the alpacas. Dry stone walls have been built to use as pens for the alpacas. Practical Action trained Modesto on how to breed alpacas effectively. There is now a tap and filter so that Modesto and his family have access to clean drinking water. A solar panel has been installed so that there is energy for lighting the house.