Station 3
Guiding Question: What are we doing to ensure food sustainability for the future?
As you visit the four farms, look out for the examples of technologies that are used in each farm.
P.S.: Click on the title of the video to watch the full video.
Within just a small space of 2 hectares, Green Harvest, can produce up to 4 tonnes of leafy vegetables each day. That’s roughly the weight of an adult Asian elephant!
The farm uses technology and automation such as its Mobile Gulley System to increase productivity while using fewer resources.
It’s also climate-resilient against the weather outside. The protective glass greenhouse maintains optimal growing conditions for the crops. No pesticides are used.
A closed-loop water system helps to reduce and recycle water usage.
Video from Minister for Sustainability & the Environment Grace Fu's Facebook
How Singapore Farms Use Artificial Intelligence.mp4Inside Eco-Ark, A High-Tech Fish Farm In Singapore.mp4Unveiling Singapore's Spectacular "30 by 30" Vision! Towards a Green, Sustainable and Spectacular Singapore!
Aim : Having 30% of Singapore's nutritional needs produced locally by 2030
Watch the following video clip.
RSIS_Feeding a Nation_Episode_4_FINAL_lowres.mp4Source: RSIS Feeding a Nation Episode 4 (Singapore Food Agency)
REDUCING THE IMPACT OF FOOD IMPORT DISRUPTIONS AND
ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY
ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY
Technological Advancements in FARMIng
Let's explore some examples of technologies used in farming!
Artificial lighting (Vegetable farm)
Automation using machines (Egg farm)
Closed containment aquaculture system (Fish farm)
Urban farming (Vegetable farm)
Activity: Find the Match
In your booklets, match the pictures accordingly to the examples of farming using technology.
Conclusion:
How does Singapore promote food sustainability for the future?
Singapore uses t____________ to grow its food efficiently.
What is Singapore’s goal for the future?
Our goal is “____ by ____”, where we want to be able to produce 30% of Singapore’s nutritional needs locally by 2030!
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Leow Ban Tat. SFA. (2022). https://www.sfa.gov.sg/fromSGtoSG/farmers/farmer/Detail/leow-ban-tat
SFA launches tender for rental of 7 sites at HDB car park rooftops for urban farming. CNA. (2021). https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/urban-farming-hdb-car-park-rooftop-sites-tender-sfa-368956
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. (n.d.). Feeding a Nation - Episode 4. S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Strengthening Singapore’s food security. Challenge. (2021). https://psdchallenge.psd.gov.sg/ideas/deep-dive/strengthening-singapore-s-food-security
Today. (2014). S’pore’s 1st Rooftop Farm aims to supply produce to F&B outlets. TODAY. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/spores-1st-rooftop-farm-aims-supply-produce-fb-outlets
YouTube. (2020). How Singapore farms use artificial intelligence. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOGsz-rUx6E
YouTube. (2017). IRAP: Egg story. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psze8aom190
YouTube. (2019). Urban Farm in Singapore’s busiest shopping district. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NehZOPzxIM
YouTube. (2022). YouTube. Inside Eco-Ark, A High-Tech Fish Farm In Singapore. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY82Oypgvic.