Programmes

Visit to Agrotechnology Parks

For all levels, min 40 pax max 90 pax. 
Time: 8.30am – 12.30pm

Agrotechnology is the application of modern science and technology to large-scale intensive farming system so as to maximise land use and increase productivity. 

There are currently 6 Agrotechnology Parks spreading some 1,500 hectares and housing 230 farms, including layer farms for egg production, freshwater fish farms, goat and cattle farms, orchid and ornamental plant farms and ornamental fish farms. 

Students have a choice of two programmes to the Agrotechnology Parks with visits to a vegetable, ornamental fish and orchid farm (Programme A) and visits to a goat, aeroponics and ornamental plant farm (Programme B).

Through visits to the Agrotechnology Parks, we hope to give students an insight into our vibrant ornamental fish and plant industries as well as how modern intensive farms have contributed towards producing a measure of Singapore’s fresh food supply.

Visit to Centre for Animal Welfare & Control (CAWC)

For all levels, min 30 pax max 40 pax
Time: 10am – 11.30am or 2.30pm – 4.00pm

As a champion for animal welfare, AVA has been actively promoting responsible pet ownership through its Responsible Pet Ownership Public Education Programme to equip existing and potential owners with knowledge on the care and responsibility that comes with owning a pet.

We hope that visits to our Centre for Animal Welfare & Control (CAWC) can help inculcate in students a sense of responsibility towards the welfare of animals and to curb problems such as pet abandonment.

At CAWC, students will get to attend a talk on Responsible Pet Ownership, have a tour of our Poster Gallery as well as get a hands-on experience, handling small pets such as hamsters and rabbits.

Visit to Veterinary Public Health Centre (VPHC)

For Upper Sec and above, min 20 pax max 25 pax 
Time:  10am – 11.30am or 3pm – 4.30pm

The Veterinary Public Health Centre (VPHC) is the cornerstone of AVA’s integrated food safety programme and houses 8 specialised laboratories including Microbiology Lab, Pesticides Residues Lab, Food Quality and Authentication Lab and Toxins Lab. 

When students visit the VPHC, they learn about the importance of food safety, food safety risks and good food safety practices.  Students can expect to tour 3 of our labs, talk to the experts and learn how these labs help AVA maintain high food safety standards for Singapore.

Visit to Marine Aquaculture Centre (MAC)

For Upper Sec and above, min 20 pax max 25 pax 
Time:  10am – 11.30am or 2pm - 3.30pm

AVA’s Marine Aquaculture Centre (MAC), located at St. John’s Island, was set up to develop technology for marine foodfish production and facilitate development of commercial aquaculture and related activities in Singapore and the region. 

Students can expect stops at the Rotifers Room (rotifers are live food micro-organisms used to feed fish larvae), Laviculture Room (where fish larvae are kept from day 1 to weaning age) and Fish Spawning Room (a place where parent stocks are kept for breeding).  Through this programme, students get to learn about the R&D efforts and techniques that come into play to enable large-scale fish breeding and rearing to increase the production of food fish.

Visit to Animal & Plant Health Centre (APHC)

For Upper Sec and above, min 20 pax max 25 pax 
Time:  10am – 11.30am or 3pm – 4.30pm

The Animal and Plant Health Centre ((APHC) provides vital laboratory support for AVA’s monitoring and surveillance programmes.  This centre offers diagnostic, testing and consultation services on animal and plant health to the public and houses the national reference laboratories for diseases of animals, birds, fish and plants.

Students will get to tour 3 of our labs at APHC, interact with our professional team and learn how APHC’s diagnostic and testing services help AVA preserve Singapore’s disease-free status.

Please contact Ms Phyllis Hui at 6325 7312 or Phyllis_hui@ava.gov.sg for any

further queries on the above programmes.