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Originally published: July 15, 2021 Updated on: January 11, 2023 by Niko Simos and Sarah Jordan In recent months, the verticalfarming 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 verticalfarming.
Verticalfarming has taken cities by storm, enabling urbanites to grow produce within their own homes and entrepreneurs to meet the growing demand for fresher and higher quantities of locally-grown produce. But, how is this soilless farming technique impacting human health? The key here is the freshness of the crops.
As I pondered the topic for this round, I felt drawn to delve into a significant hurdle frequently encountered by verticalfarming companies. However, in light of the recent and rather alarming trend of verticalfarming ventures failing almost weekly, I believe it's a topic worthy of revisiting.
These storms can interrupt entire seasons of growing, causing significant crop loss and even preventing farmers from planting their next season’s harvest. To help guard against airborne pathogens, Fusions Farms maintains positive pressure in their airflows to prevent contamination in their grow rooms.
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.
Written by: Sarah Jordan and Justin Hyunjae Chung December 14, 2022 In verticalfarming, efficiency is key for those looking to increase their profit margins. Automation is one way to cut costs and increase efficiency in a verticalfarm. We have a few contenders: TTA TTA’s Flexplanter machine in use at an InFarm facility.
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