Imported Food
What is a unique problem Singapore faces in urban planting? The answer to that is because Singapore has TOO LITTLE LAND (farming area) of only 700km square. Because of this 90% of our food are IMPORTED from 160 countries. They will then be assembled in wholesale markets to be packaged and then sent to supermarkets. However, one looming problem is that our expenses of imported food have been INCREASING. This is because vegetables are flown in to Singapore (by plane) which is very expensive. Also, as the vegetables are PERISHABLES, they need to be stored in refrigerators or else they will spoil. This causes money too.
Market Garden
Q: What is a market garden?
A: A market garden is a small plot of land used to grow vegetables, fruits and other food items. The items grown are for sale to consumers and food establishments.
In market gardens, pesticides should not be used. Instead, natural products would be a better choice. This can ensure sustainable living.
Facts
- Bananas all have "pontianaks" inside
- Growing plants in HDBs : constraint because of lack of sunlight. You don't get direct sunlight all the time.
- Vertical Farming is a good way to grow MORE vegetables as more surface area.
BOLLYWOOD ORGANIC FARM
- sells organic vegetables
- well known for selling alot of bananas. this is because many people do not dare to grow bananas as bananas are thought to have pontianaks in them. thus, superstitious people do not grow them.
