Category: Natural Farming EN

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: >...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...