Singapore launches centre to solve urban farming challenges, boost food security

Dr Darren Sim (left) and Associate Professor Sanjay Swarup are working on developing sustainable agricultural management practices using microbes. - NUS

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Work has begun on altering the genetics of important crops like leafy greens to boost their nutritional value and make them more suitable for indoor farming.

This is among the research projects which will be helmed by scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) at its new S$10 million Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming (Surf).