EM controls pollution caused by pig farms

The news from Malaysia.

"RM200mil pig farm project shelved "
To see the news, click the link below.

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/3/18/central/8275024&sec=central

Model farm in Cambodia

During 10 – 11 November 2010, Mr Kanit Muangnil, Senior Managing Director of Saraburi Kyusei Nature Farming Training Centre and APNAN were called to fly to the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia, in order to discuss with Japanese NGO named SAJ (School Aid Japan) which has Organic Farm in Kampongchanang province in Cambodia. The Organic Farm has just started its operation with 12.6 ha. It should be designed as the integrated farming model, which demonstrates how sustainable agriculture can be done with the concept of Nature Farming and EM Technology.

The main objective of the organic farm managed by SAJ is to grow organic product in order to supply enough amount of food and create new employment opportunity for the local community.

EM cleaned a fish pond in India

In Midnapore district, West Bengal, EM was just introduced to fish cultivation.A farmer was facing a problem of diseases of fish because of water pollution. He tried to apply EM to the pond, and found the less algae and no more diseases.Now he is applying 40L of Activated EM to the pond(about 7500 cubic meter) once a week.

Near side: EM treated pond with less algae
Far side: Untreated pond

An EM activity in Nepal

Help and Care is a NGO which is promoting EM Technology to farmer group to improve the productivity of agriculture in about 20 districts in Nepal.
In Sindhu Palchok district, which is 3 hours away from Kathmandu, a group of 17 farmers are using EM for rice, vegetable, fruit cultivation and live stocks.
EM is mixed in drinking water for goat and cow(dilution, 1:100), and then animal dung is treated with EM spraying(dilution, 1:20).
This EM treated compost is applied to field and EM dilution is applied before planting(dilution, 1:20 ) and for regular foliar spray(dilution, 1:20).

The effect of EM in this region
-Less disease of cow and goat
-Less odor in the stall
-Better growth of crops

EM mudball event at the Malaysia's National Zoo

EM mudball became very popular in Malaysia.
The link below is a report on Malaysia's national Zoo project.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/7/nation/5812986&sec=nation

EM and KNF Workshop in Myanmar

THE UNION OF MYANMAR HOSTS A KNF AND EM WORKSHOP

Our little network held a workshop on Kyusei Nature Farming and EM Technology for the second time at the CARTC, in the Union of Myanmar over the period 02 – 04 December 2009. The participants were from the regions around the EM production units located in Yedashe, Kalaw, Mandalay and Pathein. Over 40 participants gathered for this event and included members from the Myanmar Agriculture Service (MAS), CARTC staff, farmers and from the private sector. In addition, we also had guests from the MAS and our most senior member Professor Dr Cho Cho Myint, Ex Vice Rector of the Agricultural University.

The workshop began with greetings from APNAN, which explained the basics of EM Technology, Nature Farming and its concepts. Thereafter, Prof Dr Cho Cho Myint stated the history of Nature Farming in Myanmar and the activities that had been undertaken over 19 years, and the enthusiasm that had been generated along the way. MAS staff demonstrated examples of EM use and also the prospects of supporting staff through field visits. This was followed by presentations from the four factory regions, where some trials had been conducted, especially in Kallow and Mandalay. APNAN encouraged the participation of farmers in a discussion.

The next day began with APNAN illustrating the use of EM in rice farming, which is very important for the Union of Myanmar. Participants were engaged in lively discussions and they stated the potential of using EM in some difficult situations

The final day was based on a presentation by the Principal of the CARTC, and visits to field located near the CARTC, where the workshop was held. The finale of the workshop was a sumptuous Myanmar lunch, and there were requests for similar workshops in the future.

APNAN will organize them in consultation with our sponsors in the future.

We wish all participants a very good experience with Nature Farming and EM.

　

Aubergines grown with EM FPE 　　　　Diligent MAS staff explains methods
at the CARTC.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　of making EM based materials.

　

Dr. Cho Cho Myint with MAS　　　　 Group photograph

staff and APNAN staff.　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　

EM in Sri Lanka

APNAN visited a farmer living near the EM unit at Homagama in Sri Lanka. The farmer established his home garden using EM, and this plot of 320 sq. meters has over 15 types of vegetables and fruits for home consumption.

In the early days, he applied chemicals to his allotment – especially for chilies. However he noticed that with time, yield declined. On a visit to the EM unit, he was told of the technology, which he adopted. At present, he is an avid enthusiast of EM and Nature Farming, and over the past 6 months, his fields have produced greater yields, which have made him happy and healthy.

Although a beginner, he is a real enthusiast of EM – and is reading as much literature as possible. The EM unit is also happy about this and will use these fields to hold workshops for the people of the area to promote EM technology.

　　　The EM unit office　　　　　　　　　Mr.O.T. Arisappu (EM user)

　　　　The home garden　　　　　　　　　　　　　The EM chilies

The EM treated aubergines　　　　　　　Winged beans with EM

The latest EM activities in Penang, Malaysia

The links below are the newsclips about the EM activities in Penang state in Malaysia where Dr.Higa visited this August.

Kids have fun with and learn about EM mudballs
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/11/6/north/4959685&sec=north

Bayan Baru folk get EMAS kits
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/11/6/north/5045291&sec=north

ORGANIC OIL PALM IN MALAYSIA – A PILOT PROJECT OF JAMOF

JAMOF, our active partner in Johor Malaysia has teamed up with the Malaysia Rubber Board of Johor to initiate trials with EM in 2008. The pilot study conducted in 0.45 ha produced excellent results and hence in 2009 the project has been expanded to over 30 ha!!
The project initiated this year applied EM Bokashi and activated EM・1 – and the plants that received our EM and Bokashi are much greener than those receiving chemical fertilizers!!! We are looking forward to the yield reports and will keep you updated!!

EM PROMOTED THROUGH MOTOROLA GLOBAL DAY!

The EM program in Malaysia is gathering momentum – with Motorola joining the bandwagon. Hence on the Global day organized by Motorola Malaysia, 1100 EM dangos (Mud balls) and 1000 liters of activated EM・1 was applied to the Kelana Jaya lake. The project was organized by Motorola Malaysia in cooperation with MicroGreen group of companies.
This project is a pilot study over a period of three months to reduce pollution and foul odor from the lake waters and surroundings and this process will be carried out on a monthly basis by the two organizations, who will determine the rate of success.














News clippings can be seen at
http://streets.nst.com.my/Friday/Stories/20091016004754/Article

The microbial way

This is also newpaper article in Malaysia!



IN 1982, Dr Teruo Higa of the University of Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan, discovered a group of naturally occurring micro-organisms which can be combined for various beneficial uses. He named them Effective Micro-organisms (EM) and patented the name.

As a commercial product, it is registered and sold as EM•1 by licensees worldwide. The major micro-organisms in EM•1 are lactic acid bacteria, yeast and phototrophic bacteria.

Higa initially developed EM as an alternative to the use of chemicals in agriculture. Through research over time, EM was found to be effective in other fields, including environmental remediation and livestock operations.

For more information:

The microbial way

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/9/15/lifefocus/4699093&sec=lifefocus

Fleeting effect (Newspaper)

Mudballs enriched with Effective Micro-organisms which can degrade pollutants are not a cure-all for polluted rivers.

THERE’S a new fad among Malaysians – shaping balls of mud and then tossing them into rivers and ponds.

It is all part of the noble effort to clean up our foul waterways. And much to the surprise of many sceptics, these pains seem to be bearing fruit.

For more information:

Fleeting effect

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/9/15/lifefocus/4699095&sec=lifefocus

Relief for river

SUNGAI Pinang in Penang now has the nasty ranking of the seventh most polluted river in the country. It’s a title which the state Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) director Hanapi Mohamad Noor hopes to shake off.

And he reckons using Effective Micro-organisms (EM) mudballs in the river, plus curbing pollution from going in, will do the trick. He is optimistic as EM mudballs and EM solution applied at two spots in the river (near the wet market and jetty) since January have borne results.

For more information : Releif for River

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/9/15/lifefocus/4699097&sec=lifefocus

Bokashi therapy is available in Bali, Indonesia

Our partner in Indonesia launched the 2nd Bokashi therapy shop in Bali. When you visit Bali, please try it. For more information, see the website below.


Bokashi Therapy is done by burned and lies down the body in Bokashi with heating 60-70o C. That Bokashi is made from saw dust substances, spices bran and mineral, which is fermented through EM Technology. Bokashi ingredients will ferment and produce organic composed (enzyme, fructose, amino acid, protein, lactate acid) and heat. That Organic composed and heat having peculiar property as healing. When the body perspire, toxin of body is released through the sweat.
Bokashi Therapy caused the toxin and fatty acid in the body is throwed away toward the skin. The heating surprised in the body irritated nerves system worked well, make fluent the circulation of blood, and the body is healthier than before.
*From http://www.pakoles.com/jus/production.php?lang=2&div=3

Mudballs to heal our rivers

This is the new movement in Penang, Malaysia..


3000 Effective Microorganisms (EM) mudballs were thrown into Sungai Keluang in Penang yesterday in a move to make the river cleaner.

For more information :

Mudballs to heal our rivers (Malaysia kini. TV)
http://www.malaysiakini.tv/video/17634.html

The effect of EM mud balls already can be seen!!!

The report has come from Penang where more than millions of EM mud balls were applied.
You can clearly see the effect of EM. At this site, about 250,000 EM mud balls were throuwn.

【Before EM application 】

【5days after EM application 】
Only 5 days!! Obvious sludge reduction can be seen!!!
We will keep you updated the information.

More apologies to Mother Earth

Dr.Higa(Left) and H E the Chief
Minister YAB Tuan Lim Guan
Eng(right)



A ceremony was launched on 8th August, 2009 in the State of Penang, to make people aware of the environment and its importance. The event was aptly called "One million Apologies to Mother Earth." The principal objective of the event was to enhance or improve the quality of the rivers and seacoasts in Penang, which at once time was called the Pearl of the Orient, but with time had been polluted primarily due to human activities. Thus the project used EM technology to clean these waters and the State of Penang wished to be the leaders to show the world the benefits of this simple but effective technology.
The project paid emphasis to the use of mud balls, and H E the Chief Minister YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng inaugurated the launching ceremony on the 8th August 2009, in the presence of Professor Dr.Teruo Higa at 0830 Hrs.

The participants threw 250,000 mud balls made with EM into the Gurney Drive bay. In total, the participants added 1.2 million mud balls to rivers of Penang and there were over 25000 people participating.

The entire event was a great success - and thus the director of the Penang State Drainage and Irrigation Department promised to use mud balls on a regular basis. He claimed " We will throw mud balls into rivers in stages over a six-month period" !!!! This will be done until the water quality of the Penang and Juru rivers are improved from Class 3 to Class 2as per the standards adopted in Malaysia.

We are sure that this project will be successful and will update the information with time.










Before lunching EM mudball / After lunching EM mud ball

Balling mud for good cause

The below is the newspaper article from The Star, in Malaysia. (4 August) EM activites in Malaysia is very very hot!!

IT was a messy job but it was all done in the name of saving Mother Earth.

Forty teams had loads of fun making some 10,000 EM (effective micro-organism) mud balls in the EM Mud Ball-Making Contest organised by the Auto-City Group in Penang on July 27.

Each group was given an hour to produce as many of the EM enriched mud balls as possible. Everyone tried to stay clean in the process but it was a tough task with streaks of the mud getting onto clothes and faces.

The team led by Yeoh Yee Hong, which made 446 mud balls, won the top prize. They collected a RM500 food voucher. Second and third placing went to teams headed by Head Ai Khee (415) and Fong Ling Shin (412) respectively.

For more information.

Balling mud for good cause

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/8/4/north/4400547&sec=north

EM activity in Bhutan

The Nature Farming and EM project in the Royal Kingdom has had its fair share of ups and downs. This was principally due to the difficult access to remote regions and the non availability of good EM stock solutions at required times. Although the EM activities started in 1995 with the farming community under the purview of the Ministry of Agriculture, it was changed in 2005 to encompass the School Agriculture Program (SAP) of the Ministries of Agriculture and Education. Today the SAP is conceived as a program of vital value to the future generations by the Royal Government and as agriculture, especially organic and Nature farming are important aspects of the livelihood of many farmers of the Kingdom.
The SAP in the Kingdom started with 6 pilot schools. Today there are 1600 schools incorporated in the project from a total number of 525 within the Kingdom. The program has integrated Nature Farming with crops, swine, poultry, cattle and aquaculture. The approach to these projects is totally organic with the use of EM technology. EM technology has been taken up very positively in terms of educating the parents and communities by the students.

The main objective of the program are
· To inculcate the dignity of labor among the younger generation.
· To transfer the agriculture technology to parents and community.
· To supplement the class room teaching with practicals for scienceand geography lessons.
· To encourage self help groups for producing their own vegetables for hostel and generate employment in future. Some of the students will become future educated farmers, who will use EM for gardening.


We expect the students become good EM technical instructors within the Kingdom through this project.

newspaper article (Chinese)

If you can read Chinese, please check the article below.
These are also the article of " One million mud ball event" from Penang Malaysia.

So active..

可除臭味髒物泥漿‧微生物泥球救檳榔河

http://search.sinchew-i.com/node/372739?k=EM

黃麗絲：與民眾製作‧8月盼拋40萬泥球救死河

http://search.sinchew-i.com/node/368216?k=EM