Coronavirus: Singapore launches US$21 million grant to help local farmers boost food production

As the coronavirus pandemic places a spotlight on the issue of food security, Singapore is launching a new S$30 million (US$21 million) grant to help local farmers increase their food production over the next six to 24 months.The Singapore Food Agency’s (SFA) 30×30 Express grant, which will be available from mid-April, specifically aims to support the food and agriculture industry in ramping up local production of eggs, leafy vegetables and fish – food which is commonly consumed in Singapore –…