Agriculture Sector

Investments in the Agriculture Sector.

A less complex , risk free and profitable program perfect for individuals looking to venture into Agriculture but don't have the knowledge, capacity or time to execute their agriculture desires. We provide all the tools and handle all management necessary for a successful farming investment.

Retrocapital is a registered company in Singapore, an innovative digital platform that gives everyone the opportunity to engage in Agribusiness anytime and on the go by funding farms and facilitating trades of agricultural commodities.

Agriculture in Singapore is a small industry, composing about 0.5% of the total GDP, within the city-state of Singapore. Retrocapital’s involvement in the Agricultural investment in Singapore aims at the sustainable use of natural resources, developing know-how and contributing to the creation of employment and value added in farming and farm-based products throughout the country to generate profit for both foreign and local investors.

The Agri-food and Veterinary Authority AVA) was the authoritative body in charge of the oversight of agriculture in Singapore. Agricultural imports are habitually reviewed for safety and health, especially during crises such as bird flu outbreaks in other parts of the world. The AVA was absorbed into the Singapore Food Agency . Genetically modified organisms and synthetic biology products both fall under the GMO regulations on biosafety, and the Biological agents and toxins act.

MAJOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

  • Food crops: Fruits produced in Singapore include durians, rambutans, and mangosteens while edible fungus produced in the country include mushrooms. There are also farms in the country responsible for the production of eggs, vegetables , poultry and pork.
  • Flower crops: Flowers grown in Singapore are exported to other parts of the world,namely Japan, the United States ,Australia and territories in Western Europe .Such flowers include the orchid. There are 153 orchid farms in Singapore. Plants are mostly cultivated in Singapore for decorative purposes.
  • Fishing: Fish grown in Singapore are mostly kept as aquarium fishing though some fish farms rear fish as food items. Quan Hu Corporation Limited is a major fishery in Singapore, farming, exporting, and importing some thousand fish species. On 5 June 2020, the Singapore Food Agency, announced that domestic Singapore consumers will eventually be able to buy wholesale seafood at a single location at some time in the coming years, with Jurong Fishery Port and Senoko Fishery Port being consolidated by 2023.

Target prices and the budgetary framework for payments to farmers are negotiated annually between the government and farmers’ organisations. Marketing fees are collected from producers to finance marketing activities dealing with surpluses.

Agricultural commodities are an essential part of our existence and can be divided into 3 main categories:

  • Food Crops
  • Livestock
  • Industrial Crops

Since then Retrocapital which was established on the 1st of September 2017 has been at the edge of researching nonstop on places and exploiting the lands of Singapore to be able to be part of the major shareholders of crude oil in the country

These important commodities generally have three main purposes; they can be consumed, traded for other goods or speculated upon. Agricultural commodities see a huge demand by people, nations, and companies globally. Agricultural commodities trading offers a wide range of trading opportunities. At Retrocapital, we provide a secure and all-inclusive trading environment that enables you to trade and invest in agricultural commodity with access to your weekly profit anytime.

Agriculture is a low-risk investment that keeps pace with inflation and increases in value over the long-term, it is a tangible asset that provides benefit to the community, and it can diversify a portfolio. But how exactly does an investment like this make money? Depending on the investment and the type of farm, investors can profit through several different ways. We’ve covered six of the most common ways agriculture generates returns in Singapore below.

  • Yield Investors can make money from cash flow from crops that are harvested. Most crops are annual, but in some locations there can be multiple harvests per year. In certain cases, these yields are secured via long-term contracts with tenant farmers or from customers who agree to purchase the crops. It is also important to note that crop insurance, which protects the farmer in the event of a catastrophe, also protects the investor. This means that even if crops are destroyed or their revenue declines due to declines in commodity prices, the farmer will still receive funds with which they can pay their lease.
  • Land Appreciation Farmland is a limited resource in the sense that almost all arable land in Singapore is already in use. Farmable land has decreased due to urban sprawl and land development, making the remaining land even more valuable. Because of this, farmland is appreciating value, which is beneficial for investors. Residential development can also cause farmland to increase in value; if the land is located close to a residential area, the land value increases with the potential to sell the land as development encroaches.
  • Forced Equity Much like in real estate, an investor can add value to their property by making improvements. In agriculture, this can include turning raw land into crops or pastureland. Also, swapping out lower end crops such as commodity or row crops to higher end crops like trees, or converting farmland from conventional farming to higher return organic farming can increase the value of the investment. Equity can also be built by improving the buildings and infrastructure on the land. These changes will increase the value of the land and can lead to larger profits when the investor decides to sell it.
  • Other Income There are many different ways to generate income on farmland, and many of them are unrelated to the crops being grown. If the farmland contains a large body of water, water rights can be sold or rented. For farmland that is located near a major road, there may be an opportunity to generate income from billboards placed on the land or from cell and radio towers that are built. In some cases, it may be possible to sell recreation or hunting leases on timberland or near waterways.
  • Principal Pay Down In addition to forced equity, farmland can naturally accumulate equity in a similar way that real estate accumulates equity as mortgage payments are made. If there is a note (debt) on the land, income from the farm will be used to pay down the principle, and equity will begin to accumulate. Investing in agriculture may not provide high returns, but over the long-term, it can pay off greatly. There is much less volatility in farmland and timberland than in other types of investments, meaning adding agriculture to your investment portfolio can provide continual stability with the potential for a weekly income.
  • Retrocapital also makes profit for it’s Agriculture investors from seafood exports in Singapore . The seafood industry is of great importance to the Singaporean economy.

The agricultural production in Singapore is not enough to deliver to the needs of the country's people which has made it possible for Retrocapital to partner with the government with aims of boosting it’s agricultural sector and making it one of the dominant investments sectors in the country. In March 2019, the government of Singapore set the "30 by 30" goal which aims to become 30% self-sufficient in food production by the year 2030. It aims to do this through high-tech vegetable farms (i.e. multi-storey hydroponics farms), and through aquaculture farms. By using multi-storey hydroponics farms, land productivity can be increased and energy and water resource use can be maximised.

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