The coffee trees were loaded with cherry and hungry. The soils were poor, red and depleted from hundreds of years of cultivation. To improve the coffee soil environment we relied on EM (Effective Microbes) and worms. The EM worked its magic preventing odors and decomposing the rich pulp; the worms feasted; the coffee farmers turned and tilled the pulp mixture until finally the organic fertilizer was ready to apply to the coffee trees.
But before giving it to the farmers - the fertilizer had to be blessed. Traditional drummers and dancers were invited by Karengera Coffee Washing Station and performed several dances (normally performed for the king during his reign) to bless the day and the fertilizer.
Singing "Ikawa, Ifumbire, Amafaranga" (coffee & fertilizer = money) it was a great day for everyone. Now billions of effective microbes have been released to contribute to soil fertility and health!
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