The sustainable management of sheep herds in Patagonia develops radical new approaches.
Elements exist which make these sheep environmentally sustainable.
The southern part of Patagonia hosts a profitable innovative approach to sheep husbandry amidst its windswept mountain terrain.
Agromarin serves as the core entity in this venture operating as a family farm which raises sustainable sheep for farming purposes.
These aren’t just any sheep. These sheep fall under the category of Marin Magellan Meat Merino Rams since they are bred to produce both wool and meat. The entire 160,000-hectare area offers the sheep clean air access to freedom and plenty of space.
All aspects of these sheep fit the definition of sustainability.
The climatic conditions of Patagonia work perfectly as an environment for sustainable sheep production
- Cold, open terrain discourages disease
- Massive paddocks allow free grazing
- Soil regeneration happens naturally
- Sheep farming at Agromarin requires no need for feedlots or excessive crowding.
Each paddock is around 2,000 hectares. One section of land measuring 2,000 hectares equals the size of six Central Parks contained within a single grazing herd.
Agromarin operates sustainable sheep-raising by using this approach that protects the environment.
The unique environmental conditions of Patagonia perfectly support the healthy and sustainable breeding of sheep.
Walmart discovered the world’s most southern sheep farm
The successful operation of Agromarin remained unnoticed until Walmart Chile identified it as a potential supplier multiple years ago. Walmart identified potential in a supplier located regionally which dedicated itself to preserve both animals and environmental surroundings.
Agromarin has achieved distribution through Walmart stores within Punta Arenas which serves as the world’s farthest southern branch of Walmart. The initiative forms part of an effort to unite responsible sheep farming with nearby farmers while reaching the customers around the globe.
A company roots itself in family heritage while developing into a better business operation.
Agromarin began its operation after two engineers along with an innovative business strategy created by Mario Sanfuentas.
Two engineers constructed a farm instead of erecting pipes for oil transport. The company brought merino sheep from Australia as part of their importation. They chose quality over shortcuts.
Sustainable sheep rearing has become their core business after they started in the year 1988.
- Animal welfare, organic land, and a new future
- Agromarin is USDA certified organic
- The company received certification from the Global Animal Partnership.
- No feedlots, no shortcuts
All sections of the sheep serve a purpose where both meat and wool products are produced.
This is not just farming. It’s stewardship.
The farming practice at Agromarin involves pasture rotation which maintains soil health.
To achieve healthy land for sheep and future generations together with healthy communities the proper care is essential.
- Agromarin provides valuable lessons about sustainable sheep farming.
- The welfare of animals creates improved product quality results.
Sustainability can scale
- The world can receive its nourishment from locally operated farms.
- A strong network of big business entities authenticates and gives strength to small-scale producers
- The $1.3 billion investment by Walmart in Chile consists of multiple places including Punta Arenas.
The expansion generates employment opportunities as well as store locations and strengthened attention to environmentally-friendly sheep ranching and sustainable farming practices.
A new path for global agriculture
- Two engineers launched their question “What to do with this land?” and later established a responsible farming template which has evolved into its present form.
- Agromarin demonstrates this key point through its enormous grazing areas combined with tough regulatory requirements and worldwide business connections.
- Sustainable sheep herds demonstrate how to deliver superior agriculture with improved lands and businesses while producing better food outcomes.
The foundation of Agromarin emerged at the planet’s outermost point.