Singapore: Local egg and bean sprout production reaches the "30·30" vision ahead of schedule

Published 2024년 7월 6일

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The article highlights the progress of local agricultural products towards the '30·30' vision, which aims to meet 30% of local nutritional needs by 2030. It notes that the production of eggs and bean sprouts has exceeded expected milestones, accounting for over 30% and 50% of consumption respectively. However, the expansion of local farms, including An'an Farm's doubling of hen numbers and Zhou's Farm's automated egg system, faces limitations due to land availability and financial needs. The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have also impacted local agriculture, leading to challenges and adjustments in business models. Despite these setbacks, the number of farms and offshore fisheries has remained stable, and the government plans to review the '30·30 Vision' goals post-COVID-19. The article also stresses the importance of consumer support for local agriculture and the adoption of advanced technologies to boost productivity.

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Some local agricultural products have reached the "30·30" vision ahead of schedule, among which the production of eggs has increased to more than 30% of local egg consumption, and the production of bean sprouts has accounted for more than 50%. In a written response to a question from a member of parliament, Minister of Sustainable Development and Environment Fu Haiyan revealed that the country has made some progress in meeting 30% of local nutritional needs by 2030. For example, locally produced eggs accounted for 26% of egg consumption in 2019 and increased to more than 30% now; the production of local bean sprouts also accounts for more than half of consumption. The rest is imported. Ma Qiong, president of An'an Farm, said in an interview that since the expansion of the farm in 2022, the number of hens has doubled from 500,000 to 1 million, and since the beginning of this year, it can produce about 750,000 eggs a day. He pointed out that the expansion of the farm was also partly ...

Source: Zaobao