KUCHING: Sarawak’s Trade and Tourism Office in Singapore (Statos) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sky Urban Solutions to introduce unique farming methods in Sarawak.
Statos was represented by its chief executive officer (CEO) Chew Chang Guan while Sky Urban Solutions was represented by its chairman Dr Ngiam Tong Tau.
Sky Urban Solutions is widely recognised as a pioneer and leading developer of technology in the field of vertical farming and its patented cultivation system has won several local and international design awards and is a major player in Singapore’s quest to boost local food production.
The agreement will see Statos working with the state Ministry of Modernisation of Agriculture to introduce the technology to local farmers and seek out suitable sites and interested parties in Sarawak to joint venture or operate as franchisees.
As the base-level of these vertical farms makes use of a series of multi-purpose shipping containers, the ground floor area can provide a great agritourism opportunity with space for accommodation units and a restaurant or shopping facilities for visitors.
“This new high-density approach to profitable and reliable farming can help breathe new life into Sarawak’s isolated rural communities.
“It also has the added benefit of providing exciting new skilled employment opportunities that will help keep our young tech savvy generation working within their own communities,” said Chew.
Dr Ngiam added that Sky Greens Vertical Vegetable Farm is the world’s first low-carbon, hydraulic driven vertical farm as it uses green urban solutions to achieve production of safe, fresh and delicious vegetables while taking up minimal land, water and energy resources.
“Vertical farms can be used anywhere as they do not depend on the availability of large tracts of arable land. In addition, it is not limited to vegetables but can also be used for live fish and prawn farming in a controlled environment,” he said.
Interested parties in Sarawak wishing to know more about the system can submit their enquiries to info@statos.com.sg.
