What is Syntropy?
Developed by Ernst Götsch over 40 years ago in Brazil, syntropy has been applied in temperate climates for several years.
From the Greek syntropia: ‘going from the simple towards the complex’. This implies…
–A shift in paradigm: “We are not THE intelligent ones; we are part of an INTELLIGENT SYSTEM.” (Ernst Götsch)
– The succession over time and space of biomass production. No ready-made recipes, but an agriculture of processes: the more you plant, the richer the soil becomes, the less you need to water!
– Aiming for biomass autonomy, the creation of microclimates on plots, resistance to climate extremes, exponential soil improvement and a drastic reduction in water needs.
– Finding a fair and beneficial place that supports life!
Experiments
The objectives are shared between vegetable gardens, market gardening, small fruit cultivation and fruit trees, all while aiming for biomass autonomy.
Today, the experiments continue across several sites, with support for individuals as well as the training and monitoring of research projects. From Belgium to Tunisia, there are plantations working on firewood, grain production, dynamic rotational grazing for livestock, laying hens, nurseries and harvest gardens.