Integrated Farm Management System, Permaculture, Economies of Integration - all have things in common. They are not more widely applied because the predominate system is the market and these integrated systems do not necessarily produce a product that can compete in the market with companies employing economies of scale and government subsidy. . .

But, that is only because we only value things in money - and a thing that is abundant has no value in money . . .

And, the use value of those things that could be produced by an integrated system of production requires a different ownership proposition than the business organization . . .

such as the Community Investment Enterprise/Self-help Corporation.

I talked to the ZERI people about that problem - but they could not see out of their silo either. I would be happy to talk to taddy blecher in joburg free university - or any one else that is interested.