# Dr Koh Poh Koon Leads Farming Industry On Study Visit to Japan

- **Source:** Ministry of National Development
- **Published:** 2016-07-17T04:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Ministry of National Development
- **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/dr-koh-poh-koon-leads-farming-industry-on-study-visit-to-japan
- **Topics:** Government & Policy, Regional Markets

## Featured rationale

Adoption of advanced farming technology may enable greater output from limited land, potentially supporting more productive and resilient use of Singapore’s agricultural sites.

## AI summary

Dr Koh Poh Koon led an industry visit to high-tech farms and research facilities in Japan from 18 to 23 July 2016.

## Original article

Dr Koh Poh Koon, Minister of State for National Development, and Trade and Industry is visiting Japan from 18 to 23 July 2016. 

In Japan, Dr Koh will visit several high-tech vegetable farms and research facilities in Osaka, Chiba and Tokyo. He will also meet the Japan Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr Hidemichi Sato, to discuss policies and support which the Japan Government provides for high-tech farming. 

Dr Koh said, “Our agricultural sector, though small, plays a strategic role in Singapore’s food security. With the increasing impact of climate change and global urbanisation, we need to find ways to secure our own food sources. Through this trip, I hope to share with our farming industry the advanced technologies which are available for them to tap on, to develop their capabilities and to become more productive and resilient. Using technology, our farms may be able to grow even more with less land. ” 

Dr Koh is accompanied by officials from the Ministry of National Development, the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority and other government representatives, as well as representatives from the industry and institutes of higher learning.

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 许宝琨医生率领农业业界赴日本考察

国家发展部兼贸工部政务部长许宝琨医生将于2016年7月18日至23日访问日本。

在日本期间，许医生将走访位于大阪、千叶和东京的数家高科技蔬菜农场及研究设施。他亦将会见日本农林水产省政务次官佐藤英道先生，讨论日本政府为高科技农业提供的政策与支持。

许医生表示：“我国农业虽小，却在新加坡粮食安全中扮演战略角色。随着气候变化与全球城市化影响加剧，我们需要找到保障自身粮源的方法。通过此行，我希望与农业业界分享可供他们运用的先进技术，以提升能力，变得更高效、更有韧性。借助科技，我们的农场或许能以更少土地产出更多。”

随同许医生出访的，有国家发展部、农粮与兽医局及其他政府代表，以及业界与高等学府代表。