Apr 2026
The past winter in Hong Kong was certainly warm, which usually poses a challenge for local farmers to grow winter crops, such as Spinach, Kale, cabbage etc, as well as the risk of pest infestations. But for Organic Farmula, they have largely adapted to the warmer climate.
In a conversation with our appointed soil expert, Mrs Mak was highly impressed with the progress Organic Farmula has achieved in 2.5 years at the helm of operator Kelvis. Kelvis's strategic planning with the help of the Restore Fund allowed for the farm to expand, receive/produce sufficient resources, and simultaneously restore soil health and cultivate healthy crops.
One of the biggest issues when they started was sandy soil and low water holding capacity, high frequency of irrigation was needed to ensure crops received sufficient water. After 2.5 years of working with farmers to adopt all regenerative principles, Kelvis is slowly turning the tables around. Soil from plots that are under transition is visibly browner with more structural integrity. The produce grown from these plots is healthier, without pest bites, and of higher nutrient value.
How it started vs how it is now
When asked which crop(s) performed poorly in the past 6 months, Kelvis stood quietly, unable to come up with a response. Organic Farmula is surely thriving, an inspiring example of regenerative farming's role in building a resilient food system in Hong Kong.
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Resources for mulching, nutrient management, and composting may be scarce, but Kelvis’s planning enables the farm to continue producing the materials needed for regenerative implementation.
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While many farms in Hong Kong struggle to grow quality tomatoes, Organic Farmula beats the odds, with brix levels going as high as 10 without sunlight.
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A mini biodiverse setup for educational purposes, teaching secondary students the value and purpose of regenerative agriculture during farm visits.
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These newly cultivated plots, previously idle, still have a high bacteria-to-fungi ratio which can be observed through the amount of weeds. (Farmland tends to prefer a 1:1 FB ratio)
