CNA938 Rewind - More innovation and collaboration needed to sustain Singapore's farm businesses
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Singapore has actively worked to increase agricultural production and create a safety net for our nation in the event of a food supply chain disruption. But, high local produce costs for consumers have led farmers to look at new ways to appeal to buyers and ensure business survival. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Grace Lim, CEO, Urban Farming Partners. She runs GroGrace, a local urban farm that cultivates 14 varieties of vegetables.
CNA938 Rewind - Love our Planet - EC Environmental Film Festival 2025
I n 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where film fans can go to attend the Singapore Environment Council or SEC Environmental Film Festival, a three-day screening event that seeks to engage individuals and communities to become stewards of the planet. Organised by SEC in partnership with the Singapore Film Society, SEC's Executive Director Cheang Kok Chung, will highlight the chosen films: 'Savages', 'A Crack in the Mountain' and 'Future Council'. All will be screened at Golden Village Suntec City. Cheang will also reveal where proceeds from the ticket sales will go and why all movie ticket sales are eligible for tax rebates.
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CNA938 Rewind - Bhumi — A Bold, New & Inclusive Dance-Theatre Production
In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about an inclusive dance-theatre production, 'Bhumi', staged by Maya Dance Theatre and the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC). 'Bhumi' is performed by artists with disabilities from Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia - featuring original choreography, poetry, and music. Kavitha, Jiaying and Shahrin - the various creatives involved in 'Bhumi' - will explain why it's more than just a performance; it is a call to action, and a moving celebration of difference, courage, and connection.
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CNA938 Rewind - Back to the Future: Travel back in time at 'Rewind.Remix.Replay: SG Edition'
In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founders, curators & creators of the immersive music and pop culture experience: 'Rewind, Replay, Remix: SG Edition' now happening at GastroBeats, one of Singapore's largest food and music festivals. Andrea Poh and Ng Yong Thong, co-founders of AJX Collective – a Made in SG creative incubator for immersive experiences – describe what it's like going through 'Rewind, Replay, Remix: SG Edition', comprising three zones that celebrate the songs that shaped generations of Singaporeans - from the 1950s until today, even beyond.
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CNA938 Rewind - More innovation and collaboration needed to sustain Singapore's farm businesses
Singapore has actively worked to increase agricultural production and create a safety net for our nation in the event of a food supply chain disruption. But, high local produce costs for consumers have led farmers to look at new ways to appeal to buyers and ensure business survival. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Grace Lim, CEO, Urban Farming Partners. She runs GroGrace, a local urban farm that cultivates 14 varieties of vegetables.
12 mins
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