Rooftop Republic Urban Farming

【Introducing Food Sustainability in International Culinary Institute】 We had a fruitful season last year at the International Culinary Institute #ICI. With taro, ginger, strawberry, radish, chard, and more to harvest and with a yield of nearly 80kg last year, our future chefs🧑🍳have developed numerous recipe ideas, enriching their portfolios with creativity. Specially designed for our chef-to-be, our program focuses heavily on providing the ultimate farm-to-table learning experience and grooming aspiring youths with not just culinary arts skills, but also the ability to utilise fresh, organic veggies, and herbs.   The new semester began in January, meaning we welcomed back our students from winter break, and they have the chance to witness a new growing season at our urban farm🍀. We're looking forward to hearing different stories from them on their food literacy journey!   #RooftopRepublic #urbanfarming #school #education #InternationalCulinaryInstitute #VTC #ESGeducationforICIstudents #outdooreducation #FarmtheCity #urbanfarmerhk #student #harvest #veggie #plantbased #urbanresilience

The Sino 148 rooftop farm is flourishing in full swing!🍀 Thanks to our prime location, cultivating fresh veggies in Hong Kong's winter months has always been a breeze. Being perched high above, our rooftop farm boasts an even more impressive harvest. In February, we held two successful harvest sessions. With the help of the wonderful Sino 148 Electric Road tenants, we reaped almost 40kg of organic produce, including Yau Mak Choy and Lettuce. But it's not just about the yield; urban farming brings people together. With a rooftop farm right in your office building, you can step away from work and easily reconnect with nature just outside your door. 💚For those who participated in our harvest sessions, we hope you enjoyed your time at the rooftop and we look forward to seeing you at our next yield! #RooftopRepublic #148Farm #148ElectricRoad #FarmTogether #SinoGroup #harvest #urbanfarming #organic #plantbased #FarmtheCity #sustainability #skylinefarmers #Lettuce #YauMakChoy #urbanresilience #communities

Rising above the bustling shopping and dining district of Tsim Sha Tsui is our latest urban farm project with Henderson Land Development Company Limited - Harvest Above at H Zentre! This rooftop farm embraces the concept of wellbeing in the city. From growing superfoods such as moringa, beetroots, kale, to inviting tenants of the building to enjoy a closer connection to nature and access to freshly harvested produce, Harvest Above at H Zentre opens up a host of possibilities to citydwellers to make a positive impact on the health of our planet and of our cities. We are deeply honoured to be a supporting partner of the official launch of Harvest Above at H Zentre, where we welcomed Mr Chan Kwok- ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR Government, and Mr Augustine Wong Ho-ming, JP, Executive Director at Henderson Land, and 80 mentors and mentees of the Strive and Rise Programme on a farm tour and harvesting activities, complemented by a salad-making session led by Aqua Restaurant Group Hong Kong’s Executive Chef Ilaria Zamperlin. Congratulations to Henderson Land Development for the launch and we are glad to be part of your journey! #UrbanFarms #RooftopFarm #Superfoods #Wellbeing #Wellness #CommunityHealth #SustainableLiving #FreshProduce #RooftopRepublic #HarvestAbove #FarmtheCity #ManulifeFinancialCentre #HZentre #Superfoods #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #HendersonLand #Sustainability #Innovation #ESG

🌱Ever thought composting and managing food waste could be convenient? What is your first impression towards food waste? Smelly🤢? Dirty? Can't wait to get rid of it?🗑️ Believe it or not, dealing with food waste doesn't have to be unpleasant. In fact, it can be incredibly useful and even interesting and creative. A few months ago, we held a special composting talk and demonstration session for food charity More Good and their clients. Participants had the opportunity to explore various composting methods, such as Bokashi and home composting, and learned about the different types of kitchen waste that can be composted in our daily lives. The beginner's key to conquering food waste? Don't be afraid of it! Once you take that first step into composting, you'll discover that living a zero-waste life and embracing recycling becomes not just possible, but exciting! ♻️ Are your teammates Interested in turning kitchen scraps into gold? Reach out to us to learn more about our demo talk! #RooftopRepublic #MoreGood #sustainability #urbanfarming #foodwaste #FarmtheCity #organic #urbanfarmerhk #composting #waste #recycling #zerowaste #closetheloop #veggie #bokashi #workshop

We had an absolutely fantastic time harvesting radishes with a couple of families on the Metroplaza Rooftop Farm last month! Just when we thought that people might have had enough radishes during the Lunar New Year, the reality is, no one can resist the charm of freshly plucked radishes! The highlight of the day was undoubtedly witnessing the joy on the faces of the children as they pulled those gorgeous radishes straight from the soil. It's a beautiful reminder of how innately connected kids are to nature and how effortlessly they form bonds with their environment. It was also heartwarming to observe how such a simple yet enriching experience brought families even closer together and fostered a deeper appreciation for food, farming and the environment. To everyone who joined us on the day, we hope you enjoyed the experience. We are looking forward to harvesting more different veggies together with you next time! #RooftopRepublic #harvest #urbanfarming #kids #parents #Metroplaza #FarmtheCity #veggies #radish #CNY #skylinefarmer #organic #communities #growyourownfood #supportlocal #plantbased #farmtotable

Women play a vital role in our agrifood systems. According to the FAO, women make up about 40% of the global agriculture labour, and yet they also produce more than 80% of the food consumed by developing countries. This International Women's Day, we want to celebrate the invaluable contributions of women all around the world who grow food, feed us with love, and spread the joys of farming. We would also like to do a special highlight on our incredible team of energetic superwomen - with their love for nature, strong bonds with the environment and their dedication to engaging different communities they hope to transform and inspire the future generations ahead. Happy #IWD2024 everyone! #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInAgriculture #UrbanFarming #RooftopRepublic #skylinefarmer #Womenfarmer #urbanfarmerhk #sustainability #urbanresilience #plantbased #veggies #herbs #FarmtheCity #supportlocal #organicfarming

A wonderful beginning to International Women's month! Our co-founder Michelle Hong has been featured at this special art exhibition curated by the Vital Voices Global Partnership and supported by the UN Office for Partnerships. This interactive art exhibit, titled "Portraits of Progress: Women Powering the Global Goals", features portraits and stories of women change-makers from around the world who are driving solutions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will on display at the United Nations Headquarters in New York till 22nd March 2024. Michelle represents UN Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities for the work we do of creating greener and more resilient cities and communities through the power of urban farming. Alongside each portrait, visitors can scan a QR code to listen to a message from the featured woman leader, who shares more about how she is working towards a particular goal. A Big Thank You to the Vital Voices team for the opportunity and to the talented female artists who brought this to life - Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson. If you're in New York City in March, do check it out! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eP8aZqvk   #urbanfarming #SDGs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #IWD #resilientcities #unitednations #womeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurs #womenchangemakers

🌿【Farming is not a sunset industry anymore in Hong Kong】 In the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, farming isn't fading away with the sunset—it's experiencing a vibrant resurgence. In a recent interview with the South China Morning Post SCMP, Andrew Tsui, our Co-Founder highlighted the immense potential of urban farming in Hong Kong, stating that it's currently on the rise. "The business sector could take part by offering up space for farming, helping them to achieve their environmental, social and corporate governance goals", he said. Instead of recognising private buildings as green architecture, he thinks the most enticing move for corporates would be to increase the development density of new sites that confirm setting aside space for farms. Check out Andrew's interview on SCMP here👉🔗 https://bit.ly/49SPWQJ #RooftopRepublic #urbanfarming #FarmtheCity #urbanresilience #sustainability #urbanfarmerhk #skylinefarmers #organic #veggies #plantbased #ESG #socialimpact #urbanfarmerhk

🌱👩🌾 New urban farmers - in the making We are grateful for the opportunity to hold a get-together activity for a couple of families to celebrate the festive season last Christmas! Our urban farming workshop held in Link REIT Sustainability Lab was filled with laughter, learning, and leafy green. Despite the chilly weather, our participants eagerly immersed themselves in our half-day green fingertip experience. The day started with a session at the LINK Sustainability Lab where we delivered a talk about urban farming and the food system in Hong Kong. It was followed by a workshop in which the attendees learned how to grow their own pots of seasonal vegetables. They then took part in an urban farm tour at the Lok Fu Place Urban Farm, guided by our knowledgeable teammate where the participating families had a chance to enjoy the smell of fresh herbs and check out what veggies were under the farm nets. Thank you to all the families who joined us in embracing the spirit of sustainability and togetherness this holiday season. We're hopeful that this immersive experience has sparked a newfound passion for urban farming and inspired you to embark on a journey as urban farmers in the new year! #Rooftoprepublic #urbanfarming #kids #family #workshop #Christmas #urbanfarmerhk #organic #veggies #plantbased #FarmtheCity #Urbanresilience #communities #herbs #Linksustainabilitylab #LinkREIT #Link #sustainability

🐉 Happy Year of the Dragon! Traditionally, a dragon usually symbolises strength, fortune, and a blessing for farming. 🌾 At Rooftop Republic, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a prosperous Lunar New Year ahead, filled with abundant harvests and countless opportunities! 🎉 今年係龍年，傳統上「龍」代表力量、時運，亦經常被視為係對耕種嘅祝福。 我哋雲耕一族祝大家喺新嘅一年，龍年順景、豐衣足食、身體健康、龍轉乾坤！ #RooftopRepublic #LunarNewYear #YearofDragon #CNY #Harvest #urbanfarming #FarmtheCity #sustainability #urbanresilience #veggies #plantbased #skylinefarmer #organic #fruit #Dragon #feast