It’s planting time!
Hope Gardens is always buzzing with activity, and today is no exception! After a period of fallow, we are delighted to announce that we have replanted our paddy field.
Planting day is a reminder of the importance of teamwork and community. It is also a day to celebrate the blessing of this land and the promise of a bountiful harvest.
As you may remember, our paddy field and the neighboring farms all suffered from neck blast, a fungal disease that reduced our last harvest by 35%. After consulting with government agricultural officers on how to reduce the impact of this disease, we are now allowed to replant the field
The paddy field team work tirelessly to prepare the field and plant the rice seedlings. They are also proud to teach Bible college students a new skill: planting paddy. The students are eager to learn and they work hard alongside the team. The team is happy to share their knowledge and experience with the students, knowing that they will take this new skill with them and use it to help others in the future.
Here is a video from Gold as an update!