Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya organized an Agricultural workshop at the Al-Ridha Islamic Centre in Mtongwe from 4th to 6th December 2019. The main aim of this workshop was to share knowledge on organic farming techniques. A total number of 25 participants took part in the workshop; 11 men and 14 women. Participants were selected from various BMM Kenya Centres who would then be required to impart the knowledge to the rest in their respective Centres.
This is in line with the BMMK initiative of sensitizing the communities on organic farming system that eliminates usage of farm chemicals for safe food production.
Trainer: The trainer was Mr. Anthony Bensusan who is a well-known and experienced farmer practicing organic farming at Johannesburg, South Africa.
OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP:
- To offer training on organic farming system
- Carry out demonstrations on methods of reinstating soil fertility and its maintenance
- To bring together representatives from the different BMMK Centres for exposure, to interact, share their experiences, exchange ideas and learn.
TOPICS COVERED:
Topics covered included; Understanding ‘Living soil’, Soil food web, compost manure, Vermicompost, Bokashi, Biochar, Aerated compost tea, Mulch, Cover crops/green manure, Crop rotation, Companion planting, Beneficial insects plants and herbs, and Planting by the moon.
SITE VISITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Participants visited some of the BMM Kenya centres namely: Burani, Bahakanda and Miamba to practically observe knowledge attained during the workshop.
The workshop was very informative, from the discussion specifically on organic farming, participants got to understand the importance of this system. Participants actively participated in the workshop by asking many questions and sharing their farming experiences, this enabled the trainer to share as much information as possible.
The Mission appreciates the generous support and assistance it has received from the BMW Foundation and Dr. Hamed Beheshti in facilitating the visit of Mr. Anthony Bensusan and other donors for their support and looks forward to your continued support in all our activities in the future.
The Mission also thanks all those involved in this program.
Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya
P.O. Box 82508 – 80100
Tel: 254 41 2229641
Mombasa
For news of our activities, visit www.kenbilal.org
Prepared by: Faraah Sumar & John Wabore