Sustainable farming. Community organic rice production. SRI paddy. Sustainable organic products.
In 2023, Sri Lovely Field started their farming in a staggered manner as they were recovering from the COVID-19 situation. During the pandemic, Malaysia restricted movement causing them to halt their farming activities.
This FLS is a paddy field that functions as agricultural land and a learning center for various farmers, volunteers, students, and researchers. They use SRI (System of Rice Intensification) methods and do not use chemical pesticides. Students at various levels, from undergraduate to postdoctoral, from different institutions and countries, are constantly involved in this learning ground, which provides excellent knowledge.
This FLS produces products such as unpolished brown rice and vegetables, contributing to rural economic development and providing a livelihood for the local community working on the farm.
Furthermore, this farm is annually certified by MyOrganic Malaysia, which is certified by the Department of Agriculture, Malaysia.
Crops, animals found in the site (if farm) and methods, techniques applied:
Crops: Paddy (local varieties), vegetables (local long bean, chillies, cassava, local cucumber, and lettuce)
Animals: Fishes in pond
Methods: IPM, ecoengineering planning
Activities, including trainings offered: 80% hands on training on SRI and IPM methods
Organic paddy in polybag workshop
paddy planting and harvesting
pest and disease management
learning exchange between farmers
