UNHIDE Agroforestry - A Knowledge Exchange Latvia- Sweden 2023-25 - Report - Page 41
Schisandra chinensis.
A SELF-REGULATING
ECOSYSTEM AS THE
FARM’S IMMUNE
SYSTEM
into room formations with walls of trellised schisandra, mini kiwi, and other fruit and berry bushes
and trees. These create a favourable microclimate,
offer habitats, and provide shelter, food, and
breeding grounds for a multitude of beneficial
Jona Elfdahl picking schisandra.
insects—contributing to a self-regulating ecosystem that serves as an immune system for the farm.
As fruits, berries, and perennial herbs capture
solar energy at different heights and absorb nutrients at varying soil depths, all available niches are
utilized.
Herbs, leaves, berries, and other crops grown on
the farm are processed into various foods sold
directly at the farm and through several retailers.
Actinidia arguta.
