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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