Category: Natural Farming EN

The following is the message by CAP President Mohideen Abdul Kader in the preface of the new CAP book, “Agroecology for All: Initiatives in Malaysia”: AGROECOLOGY has been an intrinsic part of our lives ever since the human race started cultivating its own food. The term agroecology has been in use since the 1920s when scientists first applied ecological principles to agriculture,...

Since its inception, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has focused on raising consumer awareness. However, the turn of the century marked a new exploration for CAP. We took the timely step of introducing agroecology as another fundamental means of raising consumers' awareness of their food consumption. Though terms like “organic”, “natural”, and “chemical-free” have been used...

Ants can reduce pests on a level on par with pesticides, says a new study from Brazil. Researchers looked at 52 studies on 17 different crops. The crops included citrus, mango, soya cauliflower, cotton, and sweet potatoes, grown in countries including the US, the UK, Brazil, and Australia. Ants were found to be efficient at keeping a range of pests at bay. The more diverse the ant population was,...

When 80-year-old Ch'ng Ah Bee first heard that the Senior Citizens Association in Scotland Road, Penang was going to start an eco-farm, she was more than excited as she can now put her gardening skills to good use. "I used to live in a landed property and had space to have my own little garden where I planted a lot of vegetation,” Ch'ng said. "But when I moved to a condominium, space was...

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has been propagating natural farming practices for the past few years.  Realising the danger of pesticide to human health and the environment, CAP has been educating farmers and the general public on the dangers of pesticide, besides recommending and demonstrating safe and productive natural farming practices. Integrated farming is one way of getting...

Speech by Mr. Mohideen Abdul Kader, President of Consumers’ Association of Penang at CAP’s Seeds Fair held on 23 April 2022 at CAP premises, 10 Jalan Masjid Negeri, Penang. Greetings and welcome to CAP’s seeds fair, held in conjunction with the International Seeds Day observed every year on April 26th.  We have gathered here to celebrate seeds and to encourage seed saving and sharing....

 

Speech by  CAP’s President, Mr Mohideen Abdul Kader Our current system of industrial agriculture and pest control relies heavily on chemical inputs. Science shows that even at low levels of exposure, many of these chemicals are harmful to human health especially on children as their developing minds and bodies are particularly vulnerable. From CAP’s ventures, and experience of small-scale...

Consumers Association of Penang organizing Urban Garden Training on 15-01-2022 (Saturday), 9.00 am-11.30 am at Consumers Association of Penang's garden. "ONLY FULLY VACCINATED PARTICIPANTS ARE ALLOWED" Registration via Whatsapp: 0125374899 Location:

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