Category: Natural Farming EN
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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Start Your New Year Growing Vegetables
The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) advised Malaysians to start 2025 with growing their own vegetables. CAP believes that 2025 will be more challenging to consumers in terms of rising cost of living including price of food. To reduce the burden of vegetable price increase, CAP urges consumers to grow any type of vegetables and herbal plants, beginning of the new year. Teachers can play an...
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WHY SAVE THE BEES?
Bees are a vital part of our survival – together with other pollinators, they are responsible for a third of the food that we eat. Many of our fruits, vegetables, and nuts are reliant upon pollinators for their production. In fact, without these species, 70% of plants would be unable to reproduce or provide food. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, of the 100 crop varieties...
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