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Day: December 13, 2022

“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – COMMUNITY WORK

NURFITRI AMIR MUHAMMAD Seeds are Farmers' Property Fitri Amir, a microbiology graduate from Universiti Sains Malaysia, has previously worked as a virologist at the Veterinary Research Institute and 2 research centres in socioeconomic research. He was also a project leader for the community development project of Al-Bukhari International University and, during his early years after graduation,...
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – COMMUNITY WORK

FARID IZZEADY BIN AMIR WAHIDUDDIN Turning Barren Farming Lands into Thriving Farmlands Farid Izzeady bin Amir Wahiduddin has a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science and, as a Managing Director at Diribumi Ecological Services, provides consultation on organic farming methods and works actively to enhance the lives of the rural community. Farid’s enterprise stemmed from his love for rural...
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PLASTIC BALLOON BLOWING KITS CONTAIN CANCER-CAUSING CHEMICAL

Consumers, beware. A toxics watchdog group in the Philippines has issued an alert on children’s plastic balloon blowing kits which it has found to contain cancer-causing benzene. While long banned in developed countries, toys containing benzene, a chemical classified as “carcinogenic to humans”, are still sold in some developing countries. The group, Ecowaste Coalition, has called for...
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PEANUTS, HERBS & SPICES Improve Gut Microbiome & Health

According to 2 new studies, adding a daily ounce of peanuts or about 1 teaspoon of herbs and spices to one’s diet can positively affect the composition of the gut microbiome – a collection of trillions of microorganisms living inside the intestinal tract – and lead to better health. “Research has shown that people who have a lot of different microbes have better health, and a better...
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – COMMUNITY WORK

MALARKODDY SUNDARAM Providing Healthy Food through Mushroom Cultivation Malarkoddy Sundaram, an ex-teacher from Kuala Ketil, Kedah, who is determined to keep learning even after her retirement, channelled her energy into exploring mushroom cultivation. In between engaging herself to teach moral and religious lessons to children in nearby schools, she tried her hands at farming. In 2021, she...
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – COMMUNITY WORK

WAN NORIAH WAN RAMLI The Almighty’s Call to Sustain Biodiversity The forest with soaring trees, the endless screeching of insects, flourishing honey bee colonies, calm rivers lined with mangroves, flickering fireflies, cocks crowing and cats lounging about at Min House Camp, located in the serene Kampung Pulau of Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, will undoubtedly make one nostalgic about...
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AGROECOLOGY – Malaysians Share Their Experiences

CAP’s new publication, “Agroecology For All: Initiatives in Malaysia”, explores agroecology best practices through the personal experiences of smallholder farmers, urban gardeners, communities, social and educational institutions and individuals. The publication highlights agroecology as a way to work toward food sovereignty, where the control of seeds remains in the hands of farmers and...
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – URBAN GARDEN

VIEWS OF THOSE WHO BENEFITED from CAP's Urban Garden Training (Part 2) PUAN LIM LAY CHU Island Glades, Gelugor, Penang First and foremost, a big thank you to CAP. Ever since I came into contact with CAP, I learnt a lot of new things regarding natural farming, like how to make compost, growth promoters, vermicompost, pest repellentand Farmers' EM (Farmers' Effective Microorganisms). As a teacher,...
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