The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) returned for its fourth year, drawing a turnout of around 12,000 participants from 18 to 22 November 2024. This year's theme, Scaling Innovation in Asia’s Agri-Food Systems, sparked discussions and collaborations aimed at advancing agri-food technology across the region. Let’s recap the key highlights from the week’s events!

The Marine Aquaculture Centre's pioneering role as a research and development hub in tropical marine aquaculture has supported the sector's growth in Singapore. With two decades of achievements, the Centre now aspires to be a regional research and innovation hub that shapes the future of sustainable tropical marine aquaculture.

Seafood is a popular choice of protein and with climate change, sustainable aquaculture looks set to increasingly become an important source of food. What does Singapore’s aquaculture industry need to do to realise its full potential?  

The need for a sustainable global food system is increasingly urgent, with factors such as climate change and geopolitical developments threatening food production worldwide. Besides collaborating with international counterparts and the industry, Singapore is transforming its agri-food industry to secure its food future.  

Hydroponics have much potential as Singapore works towards its 30 by 30 goal. But first, let’s talk about the common misperceptions, says Dr Mandar Gorge, lead scientist at Temasek Polytechnic.