Although there are high-value export-based ornamental fish and orchid farms in agrotechnology parks, we should encourage more market gardening and animal husbandry. It must be done with an emphasis on technology with resultant high yields.

Although we can never hope to be self-sufficient in food supplies, high-tech agriculture enables us to contribute to our vegetable supplies. It also helps alleviate shortages in times of crisis.

Valuable farmland should not end up being used to provide weekend entertainment for city folk, although it is important for the young to understand and appreciate the importance of agriculture.

Anthony Leong Chee-Hong