Agri-food innovation has been identified as a promising avenue for producing long-term food solutions. Republic Polytechnic (RP) is a leading contributor and innovator in the urban agriculture scene, and intensifies its technology, innovation and enterprise efforts through strategic industry collaborations and state-of-the-art facilities like The Greenhouse at RP.
2 days
Start your journey in Agriculture with our beginner-friendly course! Learn the basics of hydroponics and controlled environments in Agriculture 101.
100 hours
Looking to level up your knowledge of plant-based materials for food and the latest agricultural technology? Our e-learning course is here to help! Master the essentials at your own pace, on your own schedule, and from anywhere in the world.
60 hours
From Farm to Table: Exploring Agri-Food Tech. This course offers a glimpse into cutting-edge agriculture technologies for urban farming, supply chain management, and more with insights from industry partners.
This course is an introduction to the cultivation of high value crops such as strawberry, dendrobium, saffron, vanilla, tomato, pepper, melon.
This course delves into the exciting world of plant factories. You will be equipped with the capabilities to design and develop an indoor vertical farm/plant factories with artificial lighting.
This course enables you to perform nutrient extraction, standards preparation, and sample analysis using instruments such as gas and liquid chromatography.
This course will enable you to thoroughly understand and implement the national standard, equipping you with the skills to effectively operate a farm and cultivate safe, high-quality produce.
This course provides an overview of agriculture, aquaculture, and aquaponics practices. You will also get to visit a greenhouse, fish research centre, and an aquaponics farm.
Learn the ins and outs of agri-business management and marketing with this module. Discover fundamental principles and processes from an agri-business perspective. Get ready to grow your skills and knowledge in this exciting field!
Through this course, you will gain a better understanding of the flow of food and nutrition, spanning from primary production to distribution.
This course will introduce you to crucial enablers of successful businesses which include government policies, legislations, and financing. Acts and regulations of respective agencies governing the setup, operation, and management of agribusiness in Singapore will also be covered.
Data-driven farming: Maximise productivity and make informed decisions with data. Take up this module and unlock the power of data in the agriculture industry.
Explore the amazing world of plants and discover their importance in agriculture! This module covers plant morphology, function, growth, and development. Gain valuable knowledge to support crop management.
Master the art of supply chain for perishables and time-sensitive products. Learn to navigate the supply chain within the agriculture industry through this module.
Do you know the types of nutrients that plants require? Learn about essential nutrients, plant and human nutrition, and how to achieve balanced nutrition for proper growth and valuable farm produce in this module.
Discover the science of sustainable farming. Learn to cultivate thriving ecosystems for fresh produce, while managing externalities like pesticides and fertilizers in this module.
Through this course, you will learn the basics of monitoring systems, incorporating digital data, feedback loop, positive and negative actuation, and integrating these components to achieve different levels of automation.
This course introduces you to the design, operation, and management aspects of urban farms.
This course provides an overview of diseases that inflict damage to leafy vegetable production.
This course unravels the secrets of plant organisation and delve into nutrient and energy production mechanisms. You will get to explore the integration of metabolic systems, with a focus on the physiological functions of vegetables.
This course introduces participants to the basics of intellectual property (IP) in the agriculture sector.
This course provides you with essential knowledge on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil as well as water for farming. You will explore topics like water's impact on agriculture, soil texture, fertility, and effective management techniques.
This course will build your understanding of plant factories and vertical farming. You will also gain insights into the latest concepts and techniques applied in modern agriculture.
This course will introduce you to the fundamental knowledge and skills in managing agricultural post-harvest.
This course helps you to discover the latest agricultural innovations, from mechanisation to automation and the Internet of Things.
This course will help you understand the significance of standards as well as the process of certification and accreditation in agriculture.
This course introduces you to new technologies that facilitate traceability of fresh produce for vegetable farms.
1 year
This course delves into the dynamic realm of urban farming, providing you with the skills and knowledge essential for success in cultivating crops and effectively managing a modern urban farm operation.
Are you a fresh polytechnic graduate? Grow your career with hi-tech farming! Join our course and gain the skills to manage cutting-edge urban farms, opening doors to exciting opportunities in the agriculture industry.
1.5 years
Are you a fresh ITE graduate and seeking new opportunities? Look no further as this course will build your capabilities in agricultural technologies for food production, agribusiness, sustainable farming, and more.
2.5 years
Explore the world of urban farming and gain a competitive edge in the agricultural industry while discovering the latest techniques for crop cultivation. Experience and learn about high-tech farming at Republic Polytechnic's state-of-the-art grow facilities.