Welcome to Laferm Coco
Laferm Coco is an agroecological farm, established in 2016, and inspired by Pierre Rabhi's philosophy.
All our activities are in harmony with nature. Our agricultural practices are 100% natural and non-violent: works mainly on soil enrichment using natural resources from the farm. Animals are bred free range in a natural and peaceful environment. We produce vegetables, fruits, animal products, seeds and seedlings and natural fertilisers - compost, biochar and liquid fertilisers.
Food safety principles and good agricultural practices are shared through guided tours and coaching sessions.
We aim to share what we learn so as to encourage the sprouting of other agroecological farms on the island. We welcome visitors but also trainees for a practical and theoretical apprenticeship.
The Farm
Along the years
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2015
Conversion of a small existing store into a house for the farmer using recycled materials to create a verandah -
2016
Planting of 1200 baby coconut trees on 4 hectares of land Setting up of a vegetable garden on 400 m²: first vegetable beds, fences and first seedlings of lettuce, carrots and corn First animals on the farm: 3 Manilla ducks and 4 local chickens from Bambous Virieux village Erection of a shed for 5 goats bought from Riche-en-Eau -
2017
Birth of the first kid, all done naturally and without our intervention - Lots of emotion First harvest of lettuces which we share in the neighbourhood, not really knowing if they will be appreciated - Very positive feedback received Our first sales to 5 clients: orders once a week and home delivery on Friday afternoons - As from then, the number of clients keeps increasing from one week to another -
2018
Erection of a concrete building for the goats, sheep, chicken and ducks An exceptional meeting with Pierre Rabhi on 5th July at Montchamp in Ardèche (France). Meeting organised by a French friend who had purchased some vegetables during his holiday in Mahebourg. The welcome, simplicity, humour, kindness and great intelligence of Pierre Rabhi made this meeting in Montchamp the cornerstone for Laferm Coco's philosophy and development -
2019
Production of seeds at the farm after some trial and error Creation of a compost platform - The team spends 2 days a week preparing compost Launch of a smartphone App for orders, sales and invoicing -
2020
Purchase of a 23HP Zakandra chipper - Essential tool for the chipping of vegetation for production of mulch and compost Project « Fleurir la ferme » is initiated for an aesthetic purpose After Covid 19 confinement period, Laferm Coco welcomes its first trainees for a theoretical and practical training in agroecology - in 3 months, 11 persons are trained at Laferm Coco After the Wakashio shipwreck, 23 trainees send by Eco Sud NGO are trained in agroecology practices at the farm -
2022
Setting up of a nursery to provide appropriate conditions for sowing vegetable seeds Purchase of a banana chopper to produce food for ducks and chicken Production of biochar and liquid fertilisers Arrival of 3 cows on the farm -
2023
Start of plantation of a tiny 'dense' tropical forest in the middle of the farm with the purpose of enriching the ecosystem and regulating temperature Purchase of a coal crusher for biochar production Transfer of chickens to an open fenced area for the control of their breeding and hatching Start of agrotourism activities: guided tours, meals at the farm, guest room and guest house
Testimonials
Caillou SEL
via Google Reviews
Pascale
via FaceBook