Artisan Green has partnered with tech giant Siemens to usher in a highly scalable Farm Management System. This pioneering endeavor aims to accelerate farming practices across the nation, ensuring a more resilient and sustainable future for Singapore’s food supply.
Artisan Green’s Farming Success
Artisan Green, established in 2018, has harnessed vertical farming technology to achieve year-round crop production. This innovation guarantees a continuous supply of fresh produce to 41 supermarkets across the island and popular online platforms like Redmart and GrabFood. The synergy with Siemens is perfectly aligned with Singapore’s ambitious ’30 by 30′ goal, which seeks to enhance crop quality and yield, reducing reliance on food imports.
The Path to Sustainable Agriculture
This monumental partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific 2023 (ITAP) conference. The joint venture combines the power of automation, digitalization, and a deep understanding of plant science to enhance sustainable farming at Artisan Green.
Elevating Crop Quality and Efficiency
Leveraging Siemens technologies, Artisan Green gains precise control over its hydroponic system. This newfound control allows them to:
- Remotely monitor and manage farm operations, optimizing growing parameters for the highest-quality crop production.
- Utilize an integrated recipe control system for each crop, managing lighting, irrigation, nutrition, and temperature to maximize resource efficiency and minimize risks.
- Adjust sales planning and scheduling to efficiently meet demand and optimize seeding and growing tasks.
These advancements will:
- Increase Artisan Green’s leafy vegetable and herb yield by an astonishing 25-fold.
- Achieve a remarkable 95% reduction in water usage compared to traditional farming methods.
- Minimize the farm-to-table carbon footprint and reduce overall waste throughout the harvest.
- Eliminate the need for pesticides.
Enhancing Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Agriculture
Artisan Green integrates a range of advanced technologies, including its proprietary Precision Nutrient Injector and a Chilled Water cooling system, along with Siemens’ energy management software. This integration significantly reduces energy consumption compared to traditional indoor growing systems, achieving an impressive operating efficiency of only 15 kWh per kilogram of produce, surpassing Singapore Food Agency’s Clean & Green standards.
The partnership between Artisan Green and Siemens signifies a pivotal milestone in Singapore’s journey towards sustainable and resilient agriculture. By combining expertise in technology and agriculture, they are poised to transform the nation’s farming landscape, ensuring a more secure and sustainable future for Singapore’s food supply.
