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Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Farmers Weekly Supermarket chain Asda has become the first in the UK to stock a range of bagged salads that have been grown in vertical farms. See also: […] The post Asda becomes first UK supermarket to sell vertical farm salad appeared first on Farmers Weekly
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Agric4profits
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Vertical farming is an innovative method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers or structures, often indoors, using controlled environments. Unlike tradi
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Agritecture Blog
JULY 27, 2023
Over the past decade, vertical farming has been touted as just such a disruptor in agriculture. More crops, longer shelf life, no pesticides, fewer bacteria, less land, 99% less water, climate independent. and Europe are currently sweltering in heat , staple crops suffer , and the number of mouths to feed globally rises.
Modern Farmer
JULY 4, 2023
But instead of reams of paper pressed and cut, this warehouse is home to Area 2 Farms , which now pumps out greens, herbs and root vegetables. Potter, along with Tyler Baras, helped co-found the farm in Arlington, VA, where office vacancy rates reached 23.7 But there are other options for these empty offices — such as farms.
Farmers Weekly
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Farmers Weekly Establishing an on-farm vertical farming system could open the door for farmers to develop an additional revenue stream to sit alongside traditional agricultural practices. See also: Research targets pheromones to control key […] The post Vertical growing systems – the next big farm diversification?
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Agric4profits
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural method that involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers or on vertically inclined surfaces. This approach
Agric4profits
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural method that allows crops to be grown in stacked layers or vertically inclined surfaces, often within controlled e
Agric4profits
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural practice that involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers or on vertically inclined surfaces. This method
Agric4profits
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Vertical farming is a modern and innovative approach to growing crops in a vertical arrangement, often in stacked layers or vertically inclined surfaces.
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 9, 2023
Vertical farming 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.
Agritecture Blog
JANUARY 11, 2023
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.
Agritecture Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Editor’s Note: With the threat of a recession looming, vertical farmers are analyzing their business practices to stay afloat in a turbulent economy. This article discusses Infarm’s response to the recession and offers hope for the survival of vertical farming businesses around the globe.
Agritecture Blog
JULY 31, 2023
To develop a farm or to develop a technology, that is the question. As I pondered the topic for this round, I felt drawn to delve into a significant hurdle frequently encountered by vertical farming companies. This time, I aim to offer a fresh perspective on the question: are you a technology company or a farming company? “
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ATTRA
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Urban and innovative agriculture producers will be able to more easily participate in USDA programs as a result of acreage reporting improvements , says USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). Producers will now be able to report acreage-based crops at a minimum size of.000001 0001 acres, approximately a four-square foot area.
Agritecture Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
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. So, what are the foremost farms currently growing in this region?
Agritecture Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
With over 20 years of experience, Biernacki has a wealth of knowledge on growing and vertical farming. Now, Kevin uses his expertise to help other growers in his new role with vertical farming solutions provider Montel. Kevin at The Grove’s indoor farm. Kevin helped to develop the 26,600 sq. Why Montel?
Modern Farmer
JANUARY 15, 2024
Armed with little more than ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive, microgreen growers are transforming the unused corners of their dwellings into profitable farming operations. It’s a great gateway crop,” says Don DiLillo, owner of Finest Foods in Huntington, New York, for ushering in a new breed of novice farmers.
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Agritecture Blog
JANUARY 23, 2023
Editor’s Note: Agritecture (AGR) spoke with Emiliano Gutierrez (EG), Founder & CEO of Raiz , a vertical farm located in Lisbon, Portugal. An early adopter of Agritecture Designer , Gutierrez successfully opened his farm after using the resources provided to him through the platform. AGR: How long have you been in business?
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 29, 2023
On the back 16 acres of Walla Walla Community College, 30 Red Angus cows stand munching on hairy vetch, ryegrass and other cover crops that were planted to help restore the soil. Those cows are just one part of the closed-loop system the college aims to highlight in its new farm-to-fork program that is rolling out this school year.
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Agritecture Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Editor’s Note: This article contains information derived from interviews Agritecture conducted with Fusion Farms and Grupo Vesan, two Puerto Rican indoor farms that have experienced hurricanes. Fusion Farms, located in Mayagüez on Puerto Rico’s west coast, is operated by husband and wife team, Kendell Lang and Lisa Jander.
Agritecture Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Surna Cultivation Technologies is an industry-leading CEA facility design expert that has been supporting growers in setting up successful farming operations for over 16 years. In fact, failure to create an efficient farm layout and workflow is one of the common mistakes operators make and is also a leading reason why vertical farms fail. “We
Agritecture Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Written by: Djavid Amidi-Abraham September 13, 2023 Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a rapidly growing segment of the farming industry. Many investments come from venture capitalists who want to treat vertical farming like a tech investment. How many farms has the company built?
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Agritecture Blog
MARCH 24, 2023
Written by: Sarah Jordan and Christian Kanlian March 24, 2023 When starting a farm, research is key to ensuring you make the right decisions upfront to avoid headaches later. There are many choices to be made, but one of the most important is which type of farm to start.
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Agritecture Blog
MARCH 14, 2023
ZipPod Container Farm Written by: Sarah Jordan March 10, 2023 Agritecture Designer recently introduced a new modeling feature: the ability to design container farms. Container farms, as the name suggests, are farms that are housed within repurposed metal shipping containers. Credit: Charleston Business Journal.
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 15, 2023
Written by: Henry Gordon-Smith March 14, 2023 In February, I visited the new AeroFarms R&D facility, intended to bring the latest in vertical farming and indoor farming research and development to the UAE. 4: Vertical farms will struggle to scale without government subsidies. Credit: AeroFarms. #2:
Agritecture Blog
APRIL 12, 2023
Agritecture Designer ’s urban and vertical farming courses can be a great help to universities looking to incorporate CEA into their curricula without the expense of added staff. Contact david@agritecture.com for more information on how you can get a hold of our farm-planning software for your students.
ATTRA
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Growing Microgreens Now that we’ve covered the differences between microgreens and sprouts, let’s explore how microgreens can be a lucrative addition to your farm income and the innovative methods for producing them. This high margin makes microgreens a lucrative crop, especially when grown efficiently.
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Agritecture Blog
MARCH 29, 2023
Credit: Bather Smart Farm. Written by: Sarah Jordan March 29, 2023 In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Khalid Shokair and his family have established Bather Smart Farm , a 2500-square-meter facility that grows microgreens, edible flowers, salad greens, and herbs. Credit: Bather Smart Farm.
Agritecture Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Edited by: Sarah Jordan February 24, 2023 The global indoor farming market has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade. However, a portion of the operating indoor farming installations worldwide are not as efficient as they could be. Is an indoor vertical farm right for you?
Agritecture Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2022
A worker replants lettuce in a vertical farm. Two workers inspect plants in a vertical farm. Plasma Activated Water has a multitude of benefits and applications within the CEA space which can maximize efficiency and hygiene for hydroponic farms. Two people look at the crops in a vertical farm.
Agritecture Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2022
LED lighting is an important aspect of indoor farming operations, but it consumes energy, contributing to a farm’s overall costs. The 2021 Global CEA Census Report revealed that at least 38% of greenhouses and vertical farms don't track their energy use. Can plants get optimal light if they are moving within a farm?
Agritecture Blog
MAY 11, 2023
Let’s consider a hypothetical example, where the cost of an automated crop harvesting machine decreases by 6% every year due to technology advances, economies of scale, increased competition, or any other number of factors. Just five years ago, in 2018, let’s say the crop harvesting machine cost $1,000,000 for a grower to purchase.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 18, 2023
Vertical farming and hydroponics are innovative and sustainable agricultural methods that can be used in schools to teach about modern food production and environmental conservation. Written by: Sarah Jordan and Dorothy Braun February 15, 2023 Credit: FarmBox Foods.
Modern Farmer
JANUARY 22, 2024
Among those benefits, growing food in backyards, community gardens or urban farms can shrink the distance fruits and vegetables have to travel between producers and consumers – what’s known as the “food mile” problem. But is urban agriculture really as climate-friendly as many people think? Our study, published Jan.
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Agritecture Blog
MAY 16, 2023
GreenWave’s founder, Bren Smith, harvests kelp on his farm. Written by: Sarah Jordan May 16, 2023 Saltwater farming, also known as ocean farming or mariculture, is a revolutionary approach to sustainable agriculture that harnesses the power of the ocean to grow crops and produce seafood. Credit: Patagonia/Ron Gautreau.
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Agritecture Blog
APRIL 6, 2023
Urban Crop Solutions’s container farms are a great option for a newbie to vertical farming. Credit: Urban Crop Solutions. Editor’s Note: This article is the second part in a series on container farming with Agritecture Designer. Each farm model was located in Middleburg, Virginia, on a 10,000 sq.
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Agritecture Blog
JANUARY 9, 2023
Through this online platform, users have already been able to learn CEA best practices, model commercial-sized farms, and connect with relevant vendors — all in an effort to accelerate planing timelines and avoid common planning mistakes that cost time and money. 4: Container Farms are now a distinct modeling option!
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Agritecture Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
Grace Lim and colleague at their proof-of-concept farm, GroGrace. courtesy of Urban Farming Partners. However, in the face of these limitations, Singapore has and will embrace more urban and vertical farming. Founder Mathew Howe succinctly describes it as "bringing the farming to you." courtesy of Grobrix.
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Agritecture Blog
AUGUST 10, 2023
Many new CEA operators ask themselves this question while planning their new farm and trying to connect with their customer base and/or differentiate themselves from competitors. Additionally, certification can ensure the long-term viability of farming and agriculture in the face of climate change and socio-economic challenges.
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Agritecture Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In 2015, I started exploring different types of indoor farming, and it just clicked. I understood the potential of indoor farming and the positive impact that it could have for our local food systems. AmplifiedAg CEO Don Taylor in an indoor farm growing butter lettuce.
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Agritecture Blog
JANUARY 4, 2023
Agritecture Designer is a data-driven solution to the economic uncertainty of the CEA industry and offers a new way for those looking to enter or learn more about the sector to do so via educational lessons, farm modeling tools, and support with equipment selection and financing. Each vertical farm can and should be profitable.
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Agritecture Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2022
High-tech farming operations like Plenty’s require significant funding, often sourced from investors and venture capitalists. Up to that time, indoor farming companies had generally been cobbling together money from whomever they could. A worker inspects plants in one of Plenty’s vertical farms. Credit: Produce Grower.
Agritecture Blog
APRIL 13, 2023
Whether it's a community garden on a residential development, a rooftop farm on a commercial building, or a green wall in a public space, incorporating agriculture into architectural design can bring numerous benefits, from providing fresh food to creating more sustainable and resilient built environments. Credit: Holland Global Tourism.
Far Eastern Agriculture
APRIL 1, 2024
Upon integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the data obtained by agricultural robots can be efficiently used to improve farm management strategies. Robots can be found on vineyards, with Burro’s robots helping workers carry up to 500 pounds of crops around fields and back to sorting houses.”
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