May 2024

After six months of implementation, AuLaw’s farmers have given positive feedback about the newly adopted practices, including improved water absorption and soil compaction. Nutrient amendments are still proving challenging due to the complexity of nutritional science, but our farmers have a can-do attitude and continue to experiment.

AuLaw’s farm has the largest nutrient amendment set up of our Restore grantees, including space to make the necessary foundation materials such as fish hydrolysate, coffee, kelp, and nut ferments. The station is strategically located in a well-ventilated area (strong smells can be associated with the process!), covered with black cloths to protect it from weather and bugs.

Check out other work they have been doing!

  • Tomato season in Hong Kong is sadly coming to an end now. AuLaw previously planted amaranth next to it as companion plants and cover crops, it will continue to stay put until they decide the crop that is suitable for conservation crop rotation in the next season, keep soil covered at all times!

  • Another display of conservation crop rotation practice. After previously planting cauliflower here, AuLaw will now plant watermelons in this area.

  • Some areas are showing promising results with less compacted soil (with penetrometer penetrating fully which act as a good indicator).

  • These courgettes are growing big and strong with barely any pest disturbance.