High-tech farmingHigh-tech farmingBy: Chris Lee(21) , Lim Jun Heng(22), Gabriel Lim(24), Tan By: Chris Lee(21) , Lim Jun Heng(22), Gabriel Lim(24), Tan Jing Ren(33)Jing Ren(33)

What is High-tech What is High-tech farming?farming?

Is a knowledge-based agricultural system that Is a knowledge-based agricultural system that use technology to increase value and quality use technology to increase value and quality of farm’s produce.of farm’s produce.

Mostly found around densely populated urban Mostly found around densely populated urban areasareas

Characteristics of High-Characteristics of High-tech farmingtech farming

Requires a lot of capital inputRequires a lot of capital input

Have buildings to create conditions ideal for Have buildings to create conditions ideal for plant growthplant growth

Daily operations carried out in or under Daily operations carried out in or under controlled conditionscontrolled conditions

Impact of high-tech Impact of high-tech farming on the farming on the environmentenvironment

Is more environmentally friendlyIs more environmentally friendly

Conserves land and water resourcesConserves land and water resources

Crops are carefully monitored to meet market Crops are carefully monitored to meet market demandsdemands