Happy Farm

Happy Farm are not organic certified but we can confirm, after a visit that they are using organic and sustainable methods. No chemical fertilizers are used - only chicken manure further composted with botanic material. Waste farm plant material is composted in closed containers with EM (Effective Microorganism) and reused. No pesticides are used - instead vegetables are grown in unique purpose built raised beds, each with net covering as barrier for pests.

You can buy their vegetables at local organic shops or at the regular Green Lifestyle Market  at their location and also tour the farm that day to see where your food comes from.

More photos here.

Zenxin

Zenxin are a large enterprise primarily farming certified organic produce that is available in its own stores and in major supermarkets like Giant and Cold Storage. You can visit their farm or 'Organic Park' which is on the way to Kluang as a day out for the family or simply shop their fresh produce in the city listed here. Their own stores also have a variety of other organic and wholefood type products like wholewheat noodles and even their own brand of composts and fertilizers for the garden.

Farm Fresh Dairy Produce

Farm Fresh  is a local dairy based in Kota Tinggi that operates using responsible methods like growing their own grass forage organically. They do not include antibiotics in their feed nor do they use growth hormones. Their product is available in local supermarkets like Giant.

Check out a BFM interview  with Mr Loi Tuan Ee, Managing Director of The Holstein Milk Company who describes his vision and company's practises.

Desaru Fruit Farm

Desaru Fruit Farm is a working farm using chemical free farming methods to grow a diverse range of fruits and herbs. Produce is sold at their own outlet in Desaru as well as their stall at Pelangi Pasar Malam in the city. They also make fruit related products- banana chips, fruit cordials, herb drinks and offer tours and overnight stays at their farm.

John Kow

John farms in Ulu Tiram and sells his vegetables at various markets around Johor Bahru. He practises low pesticide management, that is, only if required and never right before harvesting.

The reason he does this is because he thinks that responsible methods of farming like this is the right thing to do.  He grows mainly leafy green vegetables which he sells alongside some other produce he purchases from wholesalers.

Buying from a local farmer like John (he farms in Ulu Tiram a short 20kms away) also reduces emissions and energy costs of transporting produce long distances and the need for extended refrigeration and storage. Vegetables are also picked at peak flavour usually that morning bringing them to market that evening.

Find him at:
Taman Pelangi Pasar malam on Tuesday nights. Map.

Support our local farmers who are practising better sustainable methods.