Ashleigh Sim

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Ashleigh Sim |Neo Xiaobin

Singapore imports more than 90 per cent of its food. It sources from 187 countries, up from just 140 about two decades ago. The Republic will not be spared from global food supply disruptions, which can arise from disease outbreaks, climate change and geopolitical tensions. Local farms continue to face inherent challenges, with a key issue being high production costs, given limited land in Singapore and a tight labour force.