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CETDEM - Centre for Environment, Technology & Development, Malaysia |
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Training course: Organic Farming / Gardening
Place: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Training language: English ( Mandarin / Bahasa upon request)
Dates: Twice a year & upon request
Duration: 4 Days & 3 nights
Cost: RM 1,5000 (CETDEM member) RM 1,8000 (non member) RM 2,000 (non-Malaysian)
Funding: No
Target groups and admission requirements: Converted as well as potential farmers, extension workers from government agences or NGOs, organic food operators, organic compost / fertilizer manufacturer, As for kitchen gardening - any interested people.
Training objectives:
ORGANIC FARMING:
- To get an overview and a better understanding of good organic farming practices as well as its basic concept.
- To familiarize participants with the concepts and principles of organic agriculture.
- To impart theoritical and practical knowledge / techniques, such as soil & water conservation / crop management / pest management.
ORGANIC KITCHEN GARDENING:
- To have better understanding of relationship between man & nature
- To impart practical knowledge regarding organic production to obtain safe and healthy food but also as a tool for personal development
- To encourage family participation & community interaction, The experiences and knowledge gained can then be extended to shools & communities at large.
- To encourage participants to recycle household / canteen and garden wastes.
- To create awareness of the hazards in the use of agrochemicals
Training program:
1. Basic Introduction to Organic Farming
2. Soil & Water Management
3. Crop Management Practices
4. Marketing of Organic Farming products
5. SOM (Certification of Malaysia)
THEORIES, PRACTICALS & OBSERVATION TRIP (ON FARM/GARDEN TRAINING)
Contact details:
MS TAN SIEW LUANG
PO BOX 382, 46740, Petaling Jaya, MALAYSIA
Tel: 603 7875 7767
Fax: 603 7875 4039
Email: of@cetdem.org.my
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