May 10, 2024 -- NX Global Engineering Pte. Ltd. (President: Hirofumi Kawai; hereafter "NX Global Engineering"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), participated in a plantation tour and a microgreen cultivation workshop organized by Edible Garden City, a plantation operator in Singapore.
(Group photo)
(Plantation tour)
Singapore relies on imports for more than 90% of its food, and low food self-sufficiency is a social problem. To address this issue, Singapore is pursuing a "30 by 30" initiative aimed at raising its food self-sufficiency rate to 30% by 2030. Agriculture utilizing food tech such as cell-cultured meat and other technologies has garnered attention in this initiative as the country's next growth industry, and Singapore has been working in earnest to foster this industry.
At a glance
- Company
- NX Global Engineering Pte. Ltd.
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Singapore
Key figures
- Share of food Singapore relies on imports for
- more than 90%
- Food self-sufficiency goal
- 30% by 2030
- NX Global Engineering establishment year
- 2016
People
- Hirofumi KawaiPresident, NX Global Engineering Pte. Ltd.
- Satoshi HorikiriPresident, NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.
Established in 2016, NX Global Engineering is a company that handles heavy haulage and maintenance for a variety of plants and factories. The members who took part in this recent training visit commented that the program had boosted their awareness of the importance of food production in Singapore and given them an opportunity to think about their own roles in achieving sustainable societies.
The NX Group will continue actively communicating with local communities and engaging in community-based social activities with the aim of realizing sustainable societies.
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Questions around this news
What is Singapore’s 30 by 30 initiative?
It is a national goal to increase the share of food produced domestically so that it reaches 30% by 2030. The release says Singapore currently imports more than 90% of its food and describes local food production, including agriculture supported by technology, as part of the effort.
Why did NX Global Engineering take part in the Singapore agricultural visit?
The visit formed part of a sustainability-focused learning activity. The company said it wanted employees to engage with local communities and social initiatives. Participants reported that learning about food production in Singapore encouraged them to consider how their own work might contribute to more sustainable societies.
What activities were included in the training visit?
Participants joined a tour of an agricultural site and a workshop on growing microgreens. The program was organized by Edible Garden City, which the release identifies as a plantation operator in Singapore. Attendees said the experience helped them reflect on the importance of food production locally.
What are microgreens, and how are they used in urban agriculture?
Microgreens are young edible plants harvested shortly after their first leaves develop. They can be grown in compact indoor or outdoor spaces, which makes them suitable for some urban farming operations. They are commonly eaten fresh as ingredients or garnishes, though growing methods and crop choices vary.
