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Sustenir: Growing non-native crops - and home base
From robot bees to AI-powered farms, firms are betting on the greenfield agri-food innovation sector in Asia. Sunday Times journalist Tee Zhuo looks at the challenges and speaks to six players.
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Sustenir Agriculture became known here for growing non-native temperate crops such as kale, arugula and strawberries (above).
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Fresh off a successful entry into Hong Kong in October, Singapore-based urban farming start-up Sustenir Agriculture also has bold plans to expand its home base.
The firm became known here for growing non-native temperate crops such as kale, arugula and even strawberries locally.


