Singapore currently produces less than 5% of the food it consumes.And so the government wants to encourage entrepreneurs like Mr Cheng to venture into farming so that the country can be more self-sufficient.
Goals set out by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore include raising local production of fish to meet 15% of domestic demand from the current 4%.
Eggs and leafy vegetables are among other foods on its target list for production growth. Full Story
