Natural Farming EN – Page 3 – Consumers Association Penang

WHY SAVE THE BEES?

Lai Cheng December 24, 2024 0 Comments

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...

Groups Urge Government to Stop the Tabling of the Crop/Plant Seed Quality Bill in Parliament

Lai Cheng December 19, 2024 0 Comments

Forum Kedaulatan Makanan Malaysia (FKMM) together with 105 farmers' organizations and civil society groups – including the Consumers Association of Penang – have issued a press statement (19 December 2024) urging the Government to stop the tabling of the Crop/Plant Seed Quality Bill in Parliament and to conduct transparent and comprehensive consultation sessions with farmers and other...

AGROECOLOGY Protects Land, Food, People & the Environment

Lai Cheng December 13, 2024 0 Comments

Agroecology – an ecological approach to agriculture – is about farming in a way that works with nature, rather than against it. Every minute, the world spends about $1 million to subsidise agriculture. Yet, despite this investment, over 90% of crop varieties have disappeared in the past 100 years. Today, just 9 plant species account for 66% of total crop production. Agroecology draws from...

9 BENEFITS OF URBAN TREES

Lai Cheng December 11, 2024 0 Comments

Source: FAO Forestry

ONE MAN REPLANTS A FOREST

Lai Cheng November 8, 2024 0 Comments

Jadav Molai Payeng – The Forest Man of India From barren soil to a vibrant forest – that’s what one man has single-handedly created with his one-tree-grown-a-day practice for over 40 years. The forest today spans over 550 hectares, equivalent to the size of 15 football fields. Meet Jadav Molai Payeng, the “Forest Man of India” – a living testament to the resilience of nature and the...

PLANT TREES, SAVE THE EARTH

Lai Cheng November 4, 2024 0 Comments

Inspire children to plant trees so that they can love trees in the future. Source: Mathea’s Garden

MESSAGE FROM A SNAIL

Lai Cheng November 4, 2024 0 Comments

Hello, I am a snail. You might not always like me because I eat the leaves in your garden. However, I'd like to share something about myself and my babies. Please don’t use harmful chemicals that hurt us and pollute your garden. A simple alternative like sprinkling coffee grounds around your plants will keep me away, and it enriches your soil too! If you ever see me on a flowerpot, be gentle....

EMBRACE NATURE’S BALANCE

Lai Cheng October 14, 2024 0 Comments

Use of potentially harmful insecticides to kill insects is an ecological concern. Put away that insect spray and embrace nature's balance. (Image via Farmers’ Way)

GREEN ACTION WEEK 2024 – Sharing of Seeds & Plants

Lai Cheng October 8, 2024 0 Comments

Sharing of seeds and plants promotes environmental stewardship and community connection. It conserves and fosters biodiversity, which is important in the face of climate change. At CAP’s Green Action Week 2024 event on 5 October, CAP distributed seeds and plants to the public.

GREEN ACTION WEEK 2024 – Demo on Making Cooling Hibiscus Leaf Shampoo

Lai Cheng October 7, 2024 0 Comments

At the Green Action Week event at CAP, Ms Sara Ayuni Hamdan, another housewife from Nibong Tebal, demonstrated how to make homemade shampoo from Hibiscus leaves with the help of her daughter. She also explained the various benefits of using this natural shampoo.

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