Fertiliser Advice
This guide from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore, gives a brief introduction to using fertilisers in the tropics.
Gardens by the Bay
Find out about the fertilisers which are used at Singapore's Gardens by The Bay.
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Singapore Superpark brings Green Technologies and Biological Diversity to the CityThis article on the Urban Times explains some of the technologies which are used at The Gardens by The Bay.
Examples of companies selling fertilisers in Singapore
There are many companies selling fertiliser in Singapore, here are just two examples:
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GreenbackGreenback "was founded in Singapore in the year 2007 to recycle large commercial volumes of organic agricultural and horticultural waste into valuable high quality organic fertilizer/compost. Using a unique fermentation and manufacturing process, it is able to recycle as much as 300 tons per day of organic waste. "
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Wendell Trading CompanyWendell "stocks a wide range of fertilizers, soil amendments, agricultural chemicals, application equipment and other landscaping supplies needed by lawn & garden professionals for the incredible plant diversity found in Singapore farming, nurseries, gardens, turf and recreational parks."
Farming in Singapore
(Source of picture: Pacific World)
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Farms and Farming Statistics - SingaporeThese statistics on the Agro-Food and Veterinary Authority website give details on the number of farms in Singapore and their produce.
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Good Agricultural Practice for Vegetable Farming - SingaporeThis booklet from the Agro-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore details the good practice which farms in Singapore are expected to follow.
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Plant Bulletin - Reduce Phosphorus (P) Application in High P SoilsOne of the items in this bulleting looks at the reduction of phosphorus in the soil of vegetable farms with high phosphorus levels. It suggests stopping the use of fertilisers all together or using a low-phosphorus content fertiliser. This bulletin was published in 2007.
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Quan Fa Organic FarmAn example of an organic farm in Singapore.
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Aero-Green Technology - Aeroponics FarmAero-Green uses an aeroponic growing system which was developed by A/P Lee Sing Kong of the Nanyang Technological University.
Recent Fertilizer Innovations in Singapore
(Source of picture: Science Daily)
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New Toilet Turns Human Waste Into Electricity and Fertilizer"Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have invented a new toilet system that will turn human waste into electricity and fertilisers and also reduce the amount of water needed for flushing by up to 90 per cent compared to current toilet systems in Singapore."
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Sewage Sludge lncineration Ash to Concrete Products and Fertilizer" 'NewEarth', a lightweight, homogenous soil-like material containing plant nutrients that can be formulated into fillers for concrete or fertilizer of soil conditioner for plant cultivation presents exciting opportunities for the waste management industry"
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Going green tech for a bigger, better yield'Agro Genesis' is a Singaporean firm that has come up with an alternative to common fertilisers. This 2010 article explains how the company is field-testing Miracle Sweet, an environmentally-friendly fertiliser that not only cuts wastage but also substantially increases crop yield.