NEWS: Local Agenda 21 Putrajaya - Urban Farming for Putrajaya Community meeting organized by Urban Forest Section, Park and Recreation Division, Landscape and Park Department, Putrajaya Corporation. Date : 19 August 2014 Time : 8.00 pm Venue : Bilik Mesyuarat Tanjung, PPj Program host by LA 21 Putrajaya Corporation in collaboration with smart partnership from MARDI, Kooperasi Komuniti Penduduk Putrajaya Berhad and local champion from Putrajaya community. First initial meeting to establish contribution in ideas, planning and development of Putrajaya as one of great city in the world. In support Bumi Hijau / Urban Farming Campaign Putrajaya by YB Dato Sri Ismail Sabri B. Yaakob, Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry. Putrajaya aim to participate with The Alliance for Healthy Cities programs through various approach such as actively organizing Local Agenda 21 activity. The contribution made by urban farming and agriculture in Malaysia to the local food supply is big. There are diverse array of food crops coming from different urban farming in many cities. Some consumers prefer locally grown food that has been produced with organic or low-chemical input methods. The consumer benefits of urban farming agriculture are seen to derive from the diversity of fresh vegetables and fruits made available by this source. These products are important for satisfying nutrition needs. Information about urban farming and agriculture should be provided to municipal officials in order for them to make good policy decisions. The first step is a census of urban farmers, including what they are producing, their motives and the methods being used. Information about environmental impacts and sensitive areas is also important for reducing contamination and improving management of environmental resources. Urban Farming bring benefits to city dwellers at large. Lets start Community Garden, Fertigation, Edible Kitchen Garden, Roof Top Garden, Wall Farming, Vertical Farming and a lot more to explore.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:52:58 +0000