Rebecca Mei Dook
Cassandra NervaFresh fruits, vegetables, and even goat’s milk from farms in Singapore? Yes, you heard it right — you can actually get good local produce right from our bustling little island!
Surprisingly, there are a number of farms in Singapore that are open for public visits! Besides producing some delicious and nutritious food, a farm visit will also give you insight into the work that goes on in our local farms, and the organic farming practices that happen.
Vegetable farms in Singapore
1. Green Circle Eco Farm
Image credit: Green Circle Eco Farm Official Facebook Page
Green Circle Eco-Farm has called the Lim Chu Kang area its home since 1999! It’s founded by nature enthusiasts Evelyn Eng and Lim Tian Soo, who have made this their retirement home. Besides ensuring that absolutely no chemicals are used on their farm, they’ve grown all-natural crops maintained by rainwater.
Image credit: Green Circle Eco Farm Official Facebook Page
To try some of their produce, check out their online store, where you can select from some of the freshest fruits and vegetables available in Singapore! You can either choose to have them delivered right to your doorstep, or to collect your order right from their farm. However, do note that there’s no physical store on the farm.
There are also regular farm tours available to the public, known as green gatherings! Check out their website for more information.
Address: 41 Neo Tiew Rd, Singapore 719028
2. Kok Fah Technology Farm
Image credit: Kok Fah Technology Farm Official Facebook Page
As one of the few hydroponics farms in Singapore, Kok Fah Technology Farm has been in business for the past 40 years. The farm maximises efficiency levels by utilising high-tech machinery and equipment in their farming processes. Thus, it is no surprise that they produce only the freshest vegetables with the best quality to cater to the local market.
Image credit: Kok Fah Technology Farm Official Facebook Page
Additionally, you’ll be happy to know that this hydroponics farm has a weekend market! At this Lim Chu Kang farm, shoppers get to choose from a vast selection of freshly harvested produce, prepared just hours before its doors open. There are also aloe vera beverages on sale, which, you guessed it — are made exclusively on the farm!
Address: 18 Sungei Tengah Rd, Singapore 698974
3. Edible Garden City
Image credit: Edible Garden City Official Facebook Page
This one might surprise you, as you might’ve actually come across Edible Garden City without knowing it. That’s because they supply fresh herbs, flowers, and vegetables to food and beverage outlets across Singapore! Furthermore, this farm in Singapore believes so much in urban farming that they’ve built numerous food gardens throughout the island.
Since 2012, they’ve completed more than 260 food gardens in restaurants, hotels, schools, and many more. For instance, you can find some of these food gardens in Marina Bay Sands and Resort World Sentosa!
Image credit: Edible Garden City Official Facebook Page
On the other hand, visitors can look forward to farming workshops! They run educational and fun opportunities for learning all about farming in Singapore.
Address: 60 Jln Penjara, Singapore 149375
4. Kin Yan Agrotech
Image credit: Kin Yan Agrotech Official Website
Calling all fun-guys — Kin Yan Agrotech is Singapore’s largest wheatgrass and mushroom farm! Fresh mushrooms of a wide variety are available here, as well as organic fresh wheatgrass, which has multiple health benefits.
Image credit: Kin Yan Agrotech Official Website
Alternatively, if you’d rather stick to good ol’ leafy vegetables, you’ll be happy to know that Kin Yan produces 100% pesticide-free veggies that are guaranteed to be fresh, healthy, and juicy!
Image credit: Kin Yan Agrotech Official Instagram Page
If you feel like getting a glimpse into Singapore’s farm culture, this Lim Chu Kang farm is the place to be. Besides holding an array of workshops throughout the week, farm tours are available via walk-in, and it’s free too!
Address: 220 Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 718830
5. The Sundowner
Image credit: The Sundowner Official Website
The Sundowner is the youth approach to farming in Singapore. It’s an urban farm-meets-lounge, and sits atop a conserved shophouse in the bustling Siglap area. Guests have commented that the atmosphere of this urban farm emulates the hip streets of London or Australia; Just take a look at the neon displays and fairy lights that line the perimeter of the garden! Talk about the perfect photo op, right?
Image credit: The Sundowner Official Website
Visitors can either choose to participate in a unique guided farm tour, where you’ll get to learn about the fundamentals of organic farming. You might even get to don a bee suit and get up-and-close with bees!
Alternatively, you can simply head on up to bask in the garden oasis with a cocktail in hand at their Lounge Sessions.
Address: 705A East Coast Rd, Singapore 459062
6. Bollywood Veggies
Image credit: Bollywood Veggies Official Facebook Page
Started by husband and wife duo Ivy Singh and Lim Ho Seng, Bollywood Veggies has called the Kranji Countryside its home since 2000. Over the years, it’s become one of the most well-known organic farms in Singapore!
Image credit: Bollywood Veggies Official Facebook Page
Take a tour of the farm and find out how delicious fruits, veggies, and herbs are grown using sustainable methods. If you’re feeling hungry, head over to Poison Ivy Bistro, where you can tuck into local and fusion cuisine prepared with farm-fresh foods. There are many other activities at the farm too to get your hands dirty and in touch with nature!
Address: 100 Neo Tiew Rd, Singapore 719026
Editor’s note: Bollywood Veggies is temporarily closed until further notice. Be sure to check out their social media to find out when it’s open for a visit again!
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Animal farms in Singapore
7. Hay Dairies
Image credit: Hay Dairies Pure Goat Milk Official Facebook Page
Image credit: Hay Dairies Pure Goat Milk Official Facebook Page
Hay Dairies is Singapore’s very own goat farm, where 100% fresh goat milk is produced daily! Visitors can make walk-in visits and take a free-and-easy tour around the premises. Before you explore the other Lim Chu Kang farms, start your day at Hay Dairies; Daily milking sessions take place each morning from 9am to 10.30am.
Image credit: Hay Dairies Pure Goat Milk Official Facebook Page
Besides learning how the farm operates, guests can even buy a pack of veggies to feed the goats with. You can also buy some quality goat milk after your tour, straight from the farm to your kitchen (which has recently been made available in NTUC too)!
Address: 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4, Singapore 718859
8. Smith Marine Floating Restaurant & Fish Farm
Image credit: Smith Marine Official Website
Sitting on a modern kelong (an offshore wooden platform) between Pulau Ubin and Changi is Smith Marine Floating Restaurant. Being Singapore’s first Chinese and Halal-certified seafood floating restaurant, guests can expect some of the freshest seafood served here!
To get the most from your seaside luncheon, simply top up a little more to catch your own fish! And of course, the restaurant’s chefs will help to prep and cook your catch to perfection.
Address: Access via bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal
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9. Jurong Frog Farm
Image credit: Jurong Frog Farm Official Facebook Page
You might’ve heard of Singapore’s only licensed frog farm, tucked away in Lim Chu Kang. At Jurong Frog Farm, many tours and interactive opportunities happen here, making it the perfect place for a family outing! These range from a kid-friendly guided itinerary to up-and-close encounters with frogs where guests get to catch or feed them.
Image credit: Jurong Frog Farm Official Facebook Page
Want to savour in some tender, juicy meats? Then you’ll be happy to know that the farm has a gift shop where you can buy fresh frog meat!
Address: 56 Lim Chu Kang Lane 6, Singapore 719164
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10. Qian Hu Fish Farm
Image credit: Qian Hu Corporation Official Facebook Page
Back in the 2000s, I remember going to my friends’ houses and seeing many of their living rooms equipped with large fish tanks. I just assumed these had been purchased from neighbourhood fish shops (where fish live in tanks on display). However, it wasn’t until I came across Qian Hu Fish Farm, that I realised that some fishes can be caught personally and brought home!
Image credit (L-R): Jolly Owl School House at Woodlands; Robin Chin
Thus, at this fish farm in Singapore, visitors get to catch their own fish as pets. Also, Qian Hu sells aquariums and all the necessary equipment you might need. Other fun activities like farm tours and fish spas are available too.
Address: 71 Jln Lekar, Singapore 698950
In busy Singapore, we are so often surrounded by concrete buildings and city life. So let’s protect all the natural places we have! Since a majority of these farms are located in Lim Chu Kang, why not set aside a day to venture to these outlying gems? Anyway, how often do we get an insight into Singapore’s farms and countryside?
