Category: Natural Farming EN

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 – 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...

Source: FAO Forestry  

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...

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

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....

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)