{"id":1326,"date":"2025-12-21T07:52:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T23:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/?p=1326"},"modified":"2025-12-21T07:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T23:52:45","slug":"grmg-students-explore-sustainable-farming-at-tai-lung-experimental-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/2025\/12\/21\/grmg-students-explore-sustainable-farming-at-tai-lung-experimental-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"GRMG Students Explore Sustainable Farming at Tai Lung Experimental Farm!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Our Geography &amp; Resources Management (GRMG) students took soil science learning beyond the classroom with a hands\u2011on visit to Tai Lung Experimental Farm, a leading site for organic and sustainable agriculture in Hong Kong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what they learned<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Composting: Turning Waste into Soil Power<\/strong><br>Students explored how farm waste becomes nutrient\u2011rich compost\u2014learning about moisture control, temperature monitoring, and the Carbon:Nitrogen ratios that fuel healthy soil life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.1-The-GRMG-students-are-examining-the-materials-used-in-the-compost-making-process.-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.1-The-GRMG-students-are-examining-the-materials-used-in-the-compost-making-process.-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.1-The-GRMG-students-are-examining-the-materials-used-in-the-compost-making-process.-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.1-The-GRMG-students-are-examining-the-materials-used-in-the-compost-making-process.-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.1-The-GRMG-students-are-examining-the-materials-used-in-the-compost-making-process.-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.1-The-GRMG-students-are-examining-the-materials-used-in-the-compost-making-process.-1140x1520.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.1-The-GRMG-students-are-examining-the-materials-used-in-the-compost-making-process.-552x736.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.1-The-GRMG-students-are-examining-the-materials-used-in-the-compost-making-process.-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>The GRMG students are examining the materials used in the compost-making process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.2-A-compost-box-in-the-farmland.-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.2-A-compost-box-in-the-farmland.-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.2-A-compost-box-in-the-farmland.-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.2-A-compost-box-in-the-farmland.-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.2-A-compost-box-in-the-farmland.-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.2-A-compost-box-in-the-farmland.-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.2-A-compost-box-in-the-farmland.-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-1.2-A-compost-box-in-the-farmland.-552x414.jpg 552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Compost box in the farmland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eco-Friendly Pest Control<\/strong><br>Instead of chemicals, the farm uses nature\u2019s own predators! Students spotted Forked-horned bug nymphs (\u53c9\u89d2\u53b2\u877d\u82e5\u87f2) taking on common pests like cabbage caterpillars (\u83dc\u9752\u87f2) and wheat weevils (\u9ea5\u76ae\u87f2) \u2014real-world biological control in action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-2-A-GRMG-student-examined-the-potato-plant-to-check-for-possible-pest-infestation.-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-2-A-GRMG-student-examined-the-potato-plant-to-check-for-possible-pest-infestation.-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-2-A-GRMG-student-examined-the-potato-plant-to-check-for-possible-pest-infestation.-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-2-A-GRMG-student-examined-the-potato-plant-to-check-for-possible-pest-infestation.-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-2-A-GRMG-student-examined-the-potato-plant-to-check-for-possible-pest-infestation.-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-2-A-GRMG-student-examined-the-potato-plant-to-check-for-possible-pest-infestation.-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-2-A-GRMG-student-examined-the-potato-plant-to-check-for-possible-pest-infestation.-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-2-A-GRMG-student-examined-the-potato-plant-to-check-for-possible-pest-infestation.-552x414.jpg 552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A GRMG student examined the potato plant to check for possible pest infestation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traditional Sowing Techniques<\/strong><br>Before mechanised farming, everything was done by hand. Students tried traditional sowing and watering techniques to better understand plant growth and soil\u2013plant interactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"826\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-3-The-GRMG-student-gains-firsthand-experience-with-traditional-farming-practices.-826x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-3-The-GRMG-student-gains-firsthand-experience-with-traditional-farming-practices.-826x1024.jpg 826w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-3-The-GRMG-student-gains-firsthand-experience-with-traditional-farming-practices.-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-3-The-GRMG-student-gains-firsthand-experience-with-traditional-farming-practices.-768x952.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-3-The-GRMG-student-gains-firsthand-experience-with-traditional-farming-practices.-1238x1536.jpg 1238w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-3-The-GRMG-student-gains-firsthand-experience-with-traditional-farming-practices.-1651x2048.jpg 1651w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-3-The-GRMG-student-gains-firsthand-experience-with-traditional-farming-practices.-1140x1414.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Photo-3-The-GRMG-student-gains-firsthand-experience-with-traditional-farming-practices.-552x685.jpg 552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><figcaption>A GRMG student gains firsthand experience with traditional farming practices.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bringing Soil Science to Life<\/strong><br>From compost piles to crop beds, the visit helped our students connect theory with practice\u2014gaining real insight into sustainable farming and environmental resource management.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"post-excerpt\">Our Geography &amp; ...<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1331,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[486,472,474,84,507,473],"tags":[154,510,508,509,511,129],"cs":[4],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1326"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1326"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1332,"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1326\/revisions\/1332"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1326"},{"taxonomy":"cs","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cie.hkbu.edu.hk\/division\/as\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cs?post=1326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}