About the Programme

Join us in the SUSS Ecopreneur Innovation Programme to experience the landscape, challenges and opportunities of agriculture and food security in Singapore and around the region. 

  • Work with a team of mentors hands-on knowledge and experience in Singapore's agriculture industry
  • Learn about the science behind high-tech agriculture practices with practical experience in SUSS' own indoor farm
  • Complete a grow cycle of your own vegetables and uncover opportunities in the industry, from growing vegetables to the distribution of nutritional produce

Programme Highlights

Orientation and Setup: Introduction to the Vertical Tower Farming System
  • Why and what is an indoor farming system
  • Components of vertical tower system
  • Pumps and filtration
  • Equipment, lighting and nutrients
  • IoT
Getting Started: Vertical Farming Operation & Automation
  • Making the most of your tower
  • Seeding
  • Cycle from seeding to growing
  • Monitoring and Measurement
  • Harvesting and Post-Harvest
Observations and Overview: Farming and Agri-technology
  • Urban Farming in Singapore
  • What you need to know about plants
  • How to improve your yield
  • Plant health and maintenance
Go to Market: Essential Supporting Farm Operations & Administration
  • Packaging, storage and logistics
  • Quality standards and food safety
  • SFA regulations
  • Government support schemes
  • Market analysis

 

Programme Fees

This programme is free of charge for students who are currently matriculated in SUSS.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to currently matriculated SUSS students
  • Commited to attending all 12 lessons over 6 months.

Due to limited slots, students are to complete a No Drop Out form to ensure their commitment before confirmation.

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[Upcoming Run] 17 August to 16 November 2024

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Meet the Team

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Meng Yi-Ju

Executive
Entrepreneurship, Student SUcceSS Centre

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Contact Us

You can contact us at [email protected] if you have any queries.