Committee of Supply 2022 debate, Day 4: Desmond Tan on supporting local produce for food security
More help will be given to grow fruited vegetables, mushrooms and shrimp, under changes to a co-funding scheme. It is part of Singapore's plans to increase local produce and shore up the country's food resilience. Sea-based fish farms will also have to shift to leases and pay for the use of sea space. The authorities hope this will encourage investment and productivity. Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Desmond Tan, who outlined several of the plans of his ministry in Parliament on Monday (Mar 7), said local production will be a result of market forces, as farms ramp up production to contribute to Singapore's food security. Singaporeans must continue to play their part and support local produce, he said.
More help will be given to grow fruited vegetables, mushrooms and shrimp, under changes to a co-funding scheme. It is part of Singapore's plans to increase local produce and shore up the country's food resilience. Sea-based fish farms will also have to shift to leases and pay for the use of sea space. The authorities hope this will encourage investment and productivity. Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Desmond Tan, who outlined several of the plans of his ministry in Parliament on Monday (Mar 7), said local production will be a result of market forces, as farms ramp up production to contribute to Singapore's food security. Singaporeans must continue to play their part and support local produce, he said.
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