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5 Mistakes Vertical Farms Make

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Originally published: July 15, 2021 Updated on: January 11, 2023 by Niko Simos and Sarah Jordan In recent months, the vertical farming industry has been going through a correction period. We have seen high-profile farm closures and significant layoffs , leading many to wonder if there is truly a future for vertical farming.

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Growing Upwards: Unveiling the Best Vertical Farms in Australia and New Zealand

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Urban Greens is a vertical farming facility located in Sydney, Australia. With this urban surge, the importance of locally sourced produce becomes paramount, prompting a shift towards innovative and efficient solutions such as vertical farming. Credit: The Farmer Magazine. Credit: InvertiGro.

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Striking a Balance: Are You a Technology Company or a Farming Company?

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As I pondered the topic for this round, I felt drawn to delve into a significant hurdle frequently encountered by vertical farming companies. However, in light of the recent and rather alarming trend of vertical farming ventures failing almost weekly, I believe it's a topic worthy of revisiting.

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Tips & Tricks for Architects Who Want to Integrate Agriculture into Projects

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Written by: Niko Simos April 13, 2023 As concerns about food security, sustainability, and urbanization continue to grow, more and more architects are exploring ways to integrate agriculture into their projects. In addition to promoting food security, agricultural integration can also improve air and water quality.

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These Vertical Farms in Puerto Rico Offer 5 Lessons for Surviving Extreme Weather

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These storms can interrupt entire seasons of growing, causing significant crop loss and even preventing farmers from planting their next season’s harvest. Consider Alternate Locations for Your HVAC Unit HVAC Units are vital to ensure that crops remain in a controlled environment. Credit: Grupo Vesan. are variable with each storm.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

With the help of the Agri-Tech Centres, this groundbreaking technology is currently under trial, which if successful could allow Debye to undertake small-scale pilot projects on a farm setting within three years, subject to funding. s machine and to determine its commercial viability.

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Agritecture's Partner Network Expands to 20 Members; Seeks to Set a New Standard for Data Transparency

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Greener Crop , INNO-3B , LettUs Grow , Montel , New Growing System , Priva , Urban Crop Solutions , Tower Farms , FarmRaise , Harvest Returns , Mainvest , and Perl Street. These solutions are used in a wide variety of modern agricultural applications in both greenhouses and controlled environments. Credit: iFarm.