Dr.Teruo Higa’s
Living A Dream

EM technology is steadily spreading throughout Latin America, primarily in agriculture, and has achieved good results in various regions. In Chile in particular, EM technology has been promoted for many years, initiated by EARTH University. Just as in Peru, which I introduced in the last issue, "beneficial cycle" initiatives aimed at solving agricultural and environmental issues are taking root in the field. The widespread use of EM in livestock farming has taken time to become established but as the cases introduced here show, it is now possible to implement a beneficial cycle system on a large scale.
With the advent of the internet age, information is now shared simultaneously around the world, and the use of EM is accelerating more than ever before.

The introduction of EM materials by Super Flor, Inc., located in the suburbs of Santiago, Chile, has brought about dramatic changes to gerbera, both in quality and yield. By shifting from a conventional chemical-based management system to an EM-based microbial soil improvement, production rates increased by 45% in just one year, and the number of cases of withered plants has significantly decreased. Furthermore, the company was able to reduce the use of fungicides and disinfectants by 75%. As this result, the gerberas developed into larger, more vibrant blooms, commanding higher market prices.
(Source: “Improving Quality of Flowers / EM GROUP JAPAN“)
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One tomato farm in Chile has long faced challenges with nematode and disease damage, along with the resulting increase in pesticide costs. By using EM for soil improvement and compost management there has been a significant reduction in damage caused by nematodes. The farm achieved high-quality, high-yield cultivation while also reducing pesticide usage. The introduction of EM has thus reduced a financial burden and increased profitability, while reducing any negative impact on the environment, marking a significant step toward sustainable agriculture. Farmers have commented that they were "astonished at the excellent results.”

(Source: “ Fighting Nematode in Tomato Farming/ EM GROUP JAPAN”)
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This entire process is drawing attention not merely as the introduction of technology but as a practical example of a “beneficial cycle” that extends from soil to crops, and to animals and the environment. EM is steadily gaining recognition in Chilean agriculture as a technology that produces clearly visible results. It is seen as a key to agricultural sustainability, and we eagerly anticipate future developments.

If you are facing similar challenges or are interested in introducing EM overseas, please contact the Overseas Department of the EM Research Organization.