There is an urgent need to understand the mindset of the Orang Asli in moving forward… Some young people have come to join the farm as contract workers. However, many are not catching the vision of owning their own farm. We made these observations: The young men appear more content with finding quick money to […]
There are 12 types of vegetables growing at any one time in the farm now. Also, the farm is picking up in its yield: 80kg of vegetables were harvested every two days in May and this is a jump from 40kg in February. This is commendable growth, but yield is still off the target for the farm […]
There is a fresh wind of hope blowing with four young Orang Asli men joining the farm on a training-cum-work programme. Suhaimi (27), Zamri (27), Haikal (17) and Panjang (15) aspire to start an organic farm of their own. Currently, these young men are paid an allowance of RM600/month. “I was only earning about RM300/month […]
There are eight Orang Asli farmers at the OA Organics farm. Out of this, six are women – the backbone of the farm since its inception in November 2016. These women juggle working on the farm and managing their family, but minus the modern gadgets we enjoy. After a day of back-breaking work, six days a […]
It was the week the farm received a new solar system! This is another step forward towards using renewable energy source that is sustainable and inexhaustible (where budget permits) to the farm. The Orang Asli farmers were keen to learn how to install the new system, and they did with guidance! Although the solar system does not currently power […]
OA Organics is People-oriented and Planet-friendly. People-oriented – the consumers, the farmers OA Organics believes in eating healthily and strives to make farm produce affordable for all, through direct purchase from the farm. We aim to provide buyers: Choices – you choose what you like to buy from the available range, and which day and place to get your orders. Order online at […]
Exciting news at the farm this week and ahead! The orang asli farmers harvested the first batch of leafy vegetables planted in the greenhouse built by Gamuda Berhad! There were green Pak Choy and Choy Sum in that batch. They are beaming with pride for successfully growing leafy greens in their greenhouse! The lady farmers especially enjoyed the harvesting experience. […]
It was a week of new realms. Our Orang Asli farmers hosted two young indigenous Penan men from Sarawak for five days. The two young men were eager to learn our organic farming concept and methods for they wish to be trainers in the future to empower their fellow natives to be professional farmers with sustainable income. […]
We are sowing, investing and partnering in the dream of the Orang Asli to be self-sustaining professional farmers. 18 months since this community farm started, our newbies are gaining grounds. Harvest is on the increase – from 55kgs on Monday to 75kgs on Wednesday and to 90kgs on Friday! These are the total yield from okra, […]
Let’s celebrate with our OA farmers the mini milestone they have achieved at the farm! Most plots are planted. Harvesting for bitter gourds, sweet corns and mini pumpkins have started. Greenhouse plants are coming along great; those not faring too well are being replaced. Okra, long beans, sweet potato leaves, spinach (bayam), ceylon spinach, chinese white radish, […]