FOR all that pottering about in one’s garden might sound fulfilling, there are many of us who are daunted by the prospect of growing our own plants. Difficulties such as finding the right type of soil and the optimal amount of sunlight and water, all while fighting off common garden pests, can lead to frustration for those without green thumbs.
Such trials may be a thing of the past thanks to HAVVA Agrotech, as it pioneers an innovative farming solution integrating hydroponic, aquaculture, vertical farming, vermiponic and aeroponic techniques.
A new frontier
“Farm By The Quay will serve as a hub to educate the public about urban farming, while illustrating how growing food at home doesn’t have to be difficult using HAVVA solutions and technology."
“We will demonstrate how our system is fully scalable, ranging from small 1sqft farms to large-scale commercial farms,” says HAVVA chief operating officer Kenzo Tan.
Doubling as HAVVA’s flagship outlet, Farm By The Quay is an organic vertical farm facility located at Quayside Mall, a few minutes’ walk from twentyfive.7’s bustling waterfront boulevard.
The vertical farm features a floor area of 195sqm, and visitors can look forward to a comprehensive line-up of activities organised by HAVVA to educate participants on the merits and methods of urban farming.
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