Singapore has unveiled the world’s tallest indoor farm, a groundbreaking initiative by local startup Greenphyto aimed at bolstering the city-state’s food security. With limited arable land, Singapore is turning to vertical farming as a sustainable solution. Standing at 23.3 meters tall, this facility leverages AI and robotics to optimize crop yields, capable of growing 1.2 million lettuce plants annually, producing up to 2,000 tons of vegetables.
Greenphyto’s $63.3 million investment marks its first large-scale production site, supplying supermarkets and online platforms domestically. Founded in 2014 by Susan Chong, a pioneer in eco-friendly packaging, the company spent a decade refining its vertical farming technology. Chong emphasized food security as a future priority during the farm’s launch, attended by Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Despite past challenges in indoor farming due to high operational costs, Greenphyto has developed proprietary systems to minimize water and energy use while maximizing efficiency. AI-controlled environments, robotic planting, and image analysis ensure consistent quality at scale. The vertical model delivers 45 times higher yields per hectare than traditional farming.
Singapore’s reliance on food imports (90% of consumption) has spurred government targets to produce 20% of domestic fiber needs by 2035. Other firms like Artisan Green are also innovating, partnering with Siemens to create tailored nutrient formulas for crops. The Asia-Pacific indoor farming market, valued at $800 million in 2023, is projected to surpass $1.5 billion by 2031.
Sources: Nikkei Asia, CNBC
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