CDL MicroFarm

In support of Singapore’s latest national goals which target fulfilling 20% of our fibre production goals through means of local production, CDL has partnered with a homegrown SME V-Plus Agritech, to set up the CDL MicroFarm. Nestled within City Square Mall, this 68 m2 hydroponics facility showcases how urban spaces can be converted into productive, resilient food-growing sites.

The CDL MicroFarm incorporates a range of efficiency-enhancing features:

  • Closed-loop hydroponic system enables up to 90% water savings by continuously recirculating nutrient-rich water
  • Vertical, multi-tiered structure achieves up to ten times the yield per square foot compared to conventional agriculture
  • Soil-free system reduces the need for chemical pesticides and eliminates soil-borne pests
  • Controlled nutrient delivery and optimised environmental conditions accelerate plant growth cycles by up to 30%.
  • Since October 2025, the CDL MicroFarm and other farming units at the SSA have harvested over 85.2 kg of fruits and vegetables

 

  • Launched on 7 October 2025 by SMS Low Yen Ling and CDL GCEO Sherman Kwek
  • High productivity, developed in collaboration with V+Agritech and CBM as a 68m2 modular vertical urban farm.
  • Timely response to Singapore’s food security needs: Only 3% of vegetables consumed in 2024 were locally grown, down from 3.2% the year before (The Straits Times), highlighting the need for efficient urban farming solutions to strengthen Singapore’s food security.
  • Edible Green Wall innovation: The SSA Partnership Green Wall has been transformed into an Edible Green Wall, turning vertical spaces into productive urban farms
  • We are donating the harvests from CDL MicroFarm to community beneficiaries across Singapore. This initiative aims to create social value and benefits while supporting the wider community and contributing to Singapore’s national food security goals.

Read about the launch event here.

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