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Category: Natural Farming EN

Home Nutrition Garden Training 2026

The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is conducting a hands-on training session to help you start your very own home nutrition garden! Whether you have a sprawling backyard or just a small balcony, this training is designed to give you the practical skills needed to grow healthy, organic vegetables right at home. What’s in it for you? Every registered participant will walk away with: >...
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HEALTHY HARVEST!

About one and a half months ago, ladies’ finger seeds were sown at the CAP Urban Garden. Two weeks later, radish seedlings were intercropped alongside the ladies’ fingers. Before transplanting, about half a handful of in-house vermicompost was added to each radish pit. Exactly one and a half months on, the radishes had grown beautifully, emerging from the soil with lush green leaves –...
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Grow Your Own Vegetables for Future Generation

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) organised “Grow Your Own Vegetables for Future Generation” programme, a New Year initiative aimed at promoting sustainable chemical-free urban farming, environmental awareness, and community empowerment. The programme was officiated by the Mayor of Penang Island, Dato' Ir. Rajendran P. Anthony, demonstrating the shared commitment to nurturing a...
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Small but Mighty

LADYBUGS – NATURE’S PESTICIDE Ladybugs serve as natural pest control agents, benefiting humans by protecting plants and crops. This makes them valuable allies for farmers and gardeners, significantly reducing the need for chemical pesticides which harm the environment and contaminate soil and water sources. In the cotton fields of China, studies have shown the capabilities of ladybugs for...
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Successful Natural Farming Workshop for the Indian Community in Penang

A natural farming workshop for Indian farmers was successfully held on Saturday, 19 July 2025, at the office of the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP). The event was organised by CAP to promote sustainable agricultural practices within the community. The workshop saw the participation of farmers, natural farming enthusiasts and community service advocates from Penang, Taiping and the state of...
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Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum (FKMM) Strongly Urges Comprehensive Consultation Before Tabling Amendments to the PNVP Act 2004 and the Plant Seed Quality Bill

The Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum (FKMM), a network of 250 individuals comprising academics, professionals, NGO representatives and representatives of farmers’ groups, has expressed deep concern over the lack of proper consultation processes regarding the proposed amendments to the Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004 (PNPV Act 2004) and the Plant Seed Quality Bill (RUU). Although the...
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WOODLICE – Valuable Garden Allies

Many gardeners often encounter various insects in their gardens and might be particularly curious about one common critter found under bricks or damp objects: the Oniscidae. If you've ever spotted these creatures and felt uneasy, understanding their ecological role might change your perspective. Oniscidae, more commonly known as pill bugs or woodlice, are not just any garden insect. They play a...
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HONOUR THE GROUND BENEATH YOU

The soil under your feet is not dirt – it’s a living universe that feeds the world. Beneath every step you take lies a hidden world: billions of microorganisms, hardworking earthworms, and tiny insects all playing their part in the great cycle of life. Healthy soil isn’t just "nice to have" – it’s the foundation of our food, our forests, and our future. Without it, there are no...
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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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