WE HAVE A DREAM
TO PROVIDE FOOD SECURITY THROUGH CHEMICAL-FREE FARMING
Every house had a growing food garden three decades ago. Mothers would cook the fresh vegetables. Those vegetables were nutritious and full of vitamins. That’s what organic farming entails.
Those were the days. We are so accustomed to purchasing vegetables at the market these days. Nobody questions whether the vegetables and fruits sold are safe to eat. The harsh reality is that the overuse of chemicals in the thriving farming industry, ranging from pesticides to fertilisers, is hazardous to one’s health.
Organic vegetables would be purchased by consumers who are aware of the toxic chemicals used. However, the exorbitant prices set by organic vegetable sellers are out of reach for the majority of people.
By growing them in our food garden, we can ensure chemical-free, healthy vegetables. Organic farming also ensures that we have enough food in times of crisis.
Organic farming saves the planet
Climate change is not just a topic of discussion in Glasgow, Scotland. Mother Nature’s wake-up calls have been historic floods and severe drought. The current way of consuming and discarding poses a serious threat to the environment. It is time for a CHANGE!
The pandemic emphasises the value of staying healthy and alive. My goal is for everyone to be healthy and happy. Harvesting vegetables and incorporating them into daily meals gives me peace of mind that my food is free of toxic chemicals.
I am delighted to share my harvest with friends and family. We can save the planet if more people reduced their waste and grew their own food.
Calvina
Founding Farmer of Organik Livin
Our Achievements
We served fried eggs with bitter gourds on 10 plates. We made eight pots of hyacinth beans soup. Surprisingly, we served 60 plates of stir-fried four-angled beans and 46 plates of spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce. We consumed 15 plates of Sichuan Eggplant with garlic and 10 plates of stir-fried ladyfingers. All of this in the first year!
Our Practices
Soil fertility has been depleted due to extensive monoculture practises. Plant disease and pest attacks have become common as a result. Intercropping improves soil fertility and reduces the likelihood of plant disease. Nature always has her own plan. We can reintroduce vital nutrients into the soil.
Pests Management
Pests are bound to attack our plants. The common seasons are spring and summer. Plants are also susceptible to disease. We’ve developed a few treatments for whiteflies and aphids.
Composting
Composting materials improve soil fertility. When the soil is healthy, we can reduce plant disease and pest attacks. Every day, Malaysians fill seven Olympic-sized swimming pools with waste. Food waste, on the other hand, accounts for 45 percent of total waste. Compost is made from kitchen and garden waste. Plants get calcium from crushed eggshells. We water our plants with the water that washes rice and fish.