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Category: Natural Farming EN

THE BEAUTY OF REGENERATIVE FARMING

Regenerative farming is a farming method that aims to restore and improve the health of the soil, water, and biodiversity. It's based on the idea that the land can regenerate itself, rather than being depleted by conventional farming practices. The picture below shows what regenerative farming can look like. It’s a picture of the Eden Project in Cornwall, England taken by Franie Treeps. Unlike...
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THE BENEFITS OF WILDFLOWERS FOR FARMERS

A Natural Solution to Reducing Pesticide Use Recent studies have shown that farmers who plant wildflowers near their crops require significantly fewer pesticides, with potential environmental and economic benefits. This practice, known as "agroecological landscaping", involves planting a mix of native wildflowers along the edges of fields and within crop systems. The key reason this method works...
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GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES

Growing your own vegetables is rewarding because it allows you to harvest fresh, high-quality produce directly from your garden, providing a sense of accomplishment, a healthier diet, potential cost savings, a connection to nature, and the satisfaction of nurturing plants from seed to table; it can also be a relaxing and therapeutic activity. Source: Sustainability  
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REPURPOSE BANANA PEELS INTO FERTILISER

Don’t throw away those banana peels. You can use them as a natural fertiliser for plants. Banana peels are rich in nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and calcium which promote stronger plant growth. Potassium and magnesium contribute to stronger stem and plant root growth and improve nutrient distribution. Calcium supports plant growth by helping to break down nutrients in the soil and...
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MARIGOLDS – NATURAL & BENEFICIAL PEST CONTROL

Marigolds are beneficial companion plants that can reduce damage to vegetables and plants caused by certain pests. Marigolds help to control nematodes, tiny worms that are usually microscopic in size. Nematodes feed on plants by puncturing plant roots to obtain nutrients. This can seriously damage or even kill crops – even turf, and ornamental plants. Marigold flowers also attract beneficial...
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Go Organic: Stop Using Plastic Mulch

In conjunction with the International Zero Waste Month (IZWM), the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to raise awareness on the effects of plastic mulching in farming and urges farmers and gardeners to use organic mulching methods. This year’s IZWM focuses on innovative organic waste management solutions to reduce food loss, waste, and methane emissions. Mulch is a layer of...
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DO YOU HAVE THESE PLANTS TO SHARE?

Dear Urban Gardeners and Friends, The Consumers Association of Penang is collecting Aloe Vera and Mother-in-Law’s Tongue plants and Money Plant saplings for distribution to schools. Care to contribute to this green cause? You may drop off your plants at our office during office hours, or hang them on the gate on Sundays and public holidays. Thank you for joining us in working towards a more...
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