Orum Vitae

Orum Vitae

Pasture-Raised Egg Farm with Hydroponics, IoT and Wind Energy for Green Food Security

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Applicant:
Walter Libaak/Orum Vitae, from Villa Mercedes, San Luis, Argentina.
Javier Castellino Local partner in Liborio Luna, San Luis, Argentina.

With pilot tests on hydroponic fodder for goats, sheep and cattle.

Duration and Financing Requested:
36 months. €1,500,000 (50% capital for scaling, 30% IoT/wind equipment, 20% R&D and certifications/export).

Executive Summary:
Orum Vitae proposes a 500-hen pasture-raised egg farm in Liborio Luna, optimizing water (70% reduction via hydroponic recirculation), feed (60% hydroponic green fodder -HGF- reinforced with local proteins), and energy (wind turbines for 100% autonomy). Real-time IoT monitoring tracks avian health, egg quality, and operational efficiency. Prior trials with ruminants validate HGF, allowing for diversification. Financing will scale to over 3,000 hens, exporting fresh, liquid, or powdered eggs to the EU/Mercosur, aligned with the Green Deal (40% emissions reduction, zero waste).

1. Context and Problem:
Intensive poultry farming in Argentina consumes 15,000 L of water/day per 1,000 hens and generates 20% of global methane emissions (FAO, 2023). In Liborio Luna (average winds 8 m/s, ideal for wind farming; arid soil), circular growth models are lacking. Solution: Integrate hydroponic fodder (10 times greater production than traditional soil, without pesticides) + IoT for production prediction (yield > +25%) + wind power (ROI 5 years).

2. Innovation and Methodology

·        Hydroponic FVH: 1,000 m² vertical system produces 40 tons/year of forage (alfalfa + legumes), enhanced nutrition (22% protein, reduces imported pellets by 60%). Trials in goats/sheep/cattle: +15% weight gain, -20% feed costs (local data 2025).

·        Water/Feed Optimization: Oz3 (Ozone 3) Recirculation + IoT sensors (humidity, pH, nutrients). Water Reduction: 2 L/hen/day vs. 15 L conventional.

·        IoT Monitoring: Cloud platform (ESP32 + Arduino) measures temperature, O2 in pens, egg quality (AI cameras). Predictive dashboard (ML for disease alerts).

·        Wind Energy: 3 small turbines (10 kW total), covering 50 kWh /day (LED lighting, pumps, IoT). Surplus fed into the local grid.

·        Scale: From 500 to 3,000 hens (rotational pens, 5 ha). Processing: Line for liquid/powdered eggs (shelf life +6 months for export).

Implementation Phases:

1.     Months 1-6: Pilot 500 hens + IoT/hydroponics (investment €300k).

2.     Months 7-18: Data optimization, organic certification (EU Reg. 2018/848).

3.     Months 19-36: Scale up to 3,000 hens, export plant (powdered eggs: €4/kg EU market). Diversification of fodder to ruminants if demanded.

3. Expected Impact

Indicator

Current (Pilot)

Scaling (3,000 hens)

Horizon Alignment Europe

Egg production

150,000/year

900,000/year

+20% food safety

Water reduction

70%

75%

Water4All Objective

CO2 emissions

-40% (wind power)

-50%

Green Deal

Local jobs

5

25

Just transition

Export revenues

-

€2M/year (dust to EU)

Circular bioeconomy

4. Feasibility and Risks

·        Economic: Initial cost €800k; ROI 3 years (pasture-raised eggs €0.4/unit vs. €0.25 conventional). Market: EU exports grow 12%/year (2025 data).

·        Technique: Successful ruminant FGH trials; partnerships with INTA Argentina/EU (e.g., Wageningen Univ.).

·        Risks: Climate (IoT mitigated); regulatory (certifications in progress).

5. Team and Collaborations
Leader: Walter Libaak , Technology/Technical Education expert. Partners: INTA (hydroponics), National University of San Luis (IoT), Javier Castellino, local agro-entrepreneur. We are seeking an EU consortium for co -financing.

Detailed Budget:

·        Equipment (IoT/wind/hydroponics): €600k

·        Escalation/infra: €500k

·        R&D/export: €300k

·        Personnel/management: €100k

Contact: Walter Libaak. Ready for virtual pitch.