The Government has added another $10 million into a fund to help improve the operations of local farms, Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan announced yesterday.
The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority’s (AVA) Food Fund, launched in 2009, is aimed at reducing Singapore’s reliance on food imports. The latest sum, the third tranche, comes after two previous tranches involving funding of $10 million each.
The strategy aims to either encourage companies to develop their capabilities to increase production here, or help them import more from other countries.
So far, the fund has benefited 71 companies and 141 projects, and increased local farm production by 550 tonnes of fish and 360 tonnes of leafy vegetables.
“For the new tranche, eligible farmers can look forward to greater funding for quality seeds and fish fry. We will also simplify the application process,” said Mr Khaw, who was speaking at AVA’s inaugural food industry convention.
Going forward, Singapore is prepared to invest in overseas food sources, he said.
He cited Temasek Holdings subsidiary Singbridge’s investment in the Jilin Food Zone in China as an example.
AVA will also focus on increasing the productivity of local farms. “(The farms) must invest in technology and adopt efficient farming methods so that they can grow more with less land and fewer workers,” Mr Khaw said.
Heavily reliant on food imports, Singapore guards against food shortages by diversifying its sources. It imports more than 90 per cent of its food from 160 countries.
Consumers too, can do their part by making changes to their lifestyle choices, said Minister of State for National Development Mohamad Maliki Osman who spoke to the media at the event.
Following a 2008 campaign by AVA to get consumers to eat more frozen meat, sales of such meat have gone up, he added. Its aim is to reduce Singapore’s dependence on the chilled varieties.
Next, he shared that AVA is trying to get consumers to switch from using shelled eggs to powdered or liquid eggs.
AVA food fund gets $10m to improve local farm operations
Terpopuler
-
![Tokyo city view]()
Berita / Energi
Nomura Real Estate launches 550-site solar project as Japan shifts towards company-backed renewable power
New solar network to supply about 40 per cent of Nomura’s electricity use, highlighting Japan’s move away from … -
![Singapore water front view Merlion]()
Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Singapore may slow carbon tax price increases if global climate action stalls further, warns PM
In his budget address, Singapore's premier said that global climate action had slowed and noted that the city's … -
![A view of a Taipei road, Taiwan]()
Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Taiwan ramps up circular economy push with new laws, AI and green funding
The government aims to make the island a regional hub for resource efficiency, in line with a 2050 … -
![People on a Singapore streent.]()
Berita / Lingkungan
Gen Z Singaporeans talk green but baby boomers are more likely to act: study
High awareness among young Singaporeans fails to translate into everyday green habits, with cost a barrier. The generation … -
![Traders at Jurong Fishery Port]()
Berita / Pangan & Agrikultur
Singaporean, Malaysian consumers left with few sustainable seafood options due to price, limited supply: survey
Weak labelling, patchy retailer commitments and high prices are preventing consumers from acting on their appetite for responsibly … -
![Frasers Property’s serviced residence, Fraser Place Robertson Walk, and its adjoining commercial area, Robertson Walk, as of 9 January 2026]()
Berita / Bangunan Ramah Lingkungan
Singapore can sharply cut construction emissions by reusing existing buildings, study finds
Renovating could cut building emissions by up to 70 per cent, but demolition and reconstruction remains the default …
