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

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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

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.

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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? #1: The key here is the freshness of the crops.

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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.

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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.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The provide more flexibility for reporting acreage on a smaller scale and identifying innovative planting practices like multi-level planting or vertical farming practices. Producers will now be able to report acreage-based crops at a minimum size of.000001 0001 acres, approximately a four-square foot area.

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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. Credit: The Farmer Magazine. Credit: InvertiGro.

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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. The Grove focuses on providing natural, vertically farmed cannabis products.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

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. After finishing college seven years ago, the “video gam- playing, beer-drinking kid” dusted off a section of his parents’ Long Island cellar to launch his micro farm.

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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?

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Agritecture Blog

JULY 31, 2023

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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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Written by: Henry Gordon-Smith , Isabelle Dom , and Sarah Jordan February 21, 2023 The journey to becoming a profitable indoor farm begins long before opening the doors to your operation. How can vertical farming developers avoid costly delays and re-engineering? But why do these obstacles occur?

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Vertical farms and greenhouses are seeing much more capital investment than they had in the past, and CEA businesses are improving their unit economics through new technologies which attract investment, as well. Many investments come from venture capitalists who want to treat vertical farming like a tech investment.

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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.

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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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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

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A worker replants lettuce in a vertical farm. Two workers inspect plants in a vertical farm. Two people look at the crops in a vertical farm. Agritecture and WayBeyond’s 2021 Global CEA Census found that vertical farms around the world reported using 38.8 Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

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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?

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

Each farm model comes with its own set of pros and cons, especially concerning startup costs, operation costs, and climate control. On Agritecture Designer , you can compare CapEx, OpEx, and yields from vertical farms, greenhouses, or container farms to discover which would be best for your idea and local market.

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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:

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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.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 14, 2023

While vertical farms require less space than traditional farms, container farms require even less space. One urban container farming company from Umeå, Sweden, Harvest , supports their local community with fresh greens like kale, arugula, and basil, among many other crops. Credit: Urban Crop Solutions.

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Agritecture Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The term is meant to capture the nuance between different agricultural methods that are often promoted as competing against each other, [such as vertical farms and greenhouses,] when in fact, they overlap, and various combinations of them can reap greater environmental, economic, and social benefits than any one solution alone.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

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. Chefs in the area love Bather Smart Farm’s produce because it is fresher than imported goods.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

We spoke to Urban Crop Solutions about the key considerations in the industry when investing in an indoor vertical farm, and they offered some guidance on how to approach these situations. Is an indoor vertical farm right for you? Get in touch with the Urban Crop Solutions team.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Vertical farming for indoor architecture projects Vertical farming is an innovative approach to indoor agriculture using hydroponics and LEDs. Architects can consider incorporating vertical farming systems into their projects, either as standalone structures or as part of a larger building.

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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.

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Agritecture Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Green CEA facilities not only reduce resource consumption but also improve crop quality and productivity, benefiting both consumers and the environment. Furthermore, a certification specifically for indoor farms does not exist.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Most research on urban agriculture has focused on a single type of urban farming, often high-tech projects, such as aquaponic tanks, rooftop greenhouses or vertical farms. We looked instead at the life cycle emissions of more common low-tech urban agriculture – the kind found in urban backyards, vacant lots and urban farms.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Various technologies and methodologies have begun to crop up over the last decade, presenting themselves as “silver bullets” to this food system problem. Vertical farms too could cost upwards of $350 per square foot, and require even more energy. Jack’s Solar Farm – Photo by Werner Slocum: NREL Why do they do this?

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A worker inspects plants in one of Plenty’s vertical farms. raised to date Vertical farms require significant capital to operate, especially when they’re just starting out. Yet in terms of amount of funding received, farm operators have dominated, receiving 86% of the $7.1B Credit: Why Farm It. At least $7.1B

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Credit: Farm One. “I I thought, wouldn’t it be great to use this new technology of vertical farming to bring these kinds of interesting products to the market and grow them locally? Vertical farming allows you to grow right next to where people consume the product, and allows you to grow very fresh crops year round.

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Agritecture Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

CONTENT SOURCED FROM AGFUNDER NEWS Written by: Jennifer Marston Discussions about indoor agriculture — also often referred to as controlled environment agriculture (CEA) — frequently focus on how vertical farms can boost local food production in or near urban settings. CEA can complement existing outdoor farming operations.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Greener Crop , INNO-3B , LettUs Grow , Montel , New Growing System , Priva , Urban Crop Solutions , Tower Farms , FarmRaise , Harvest Returns , Mainvest , and Perl Street. is a Canadian based international leader in indoor, vertical farming technology. Credit: HRVST Limited. ZipGrow ZipGrow Inc. ZipGrow Inc.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

APRIL 1, 2024

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.” GlobalData's latest Thematic Intelligence report, ' Robotics in Agriculture ,' reveals how robotics is helping to achieve precision agriculture and support workers in a new agricultural revolution.

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