Fertilizer Harvest Vertical Farming 
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
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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Modern Farmer
JANUARY 15, 2024
Basements and garages have long been fertile ground for innovation, with a host of well-known companies including Apple, Amazon and Harley-Davidson tracing back to humble residential roots. Yet with California’s agricultural hub dominated by large-scale farms and commodity crops, he’s found a comfortable niche at his local farmers market.
Agritecture Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Written by: Sarah Jordan and Justin Hyunjae Chung December 14, 2022 In vertical farming, efficiency is key for those looking to increase their profit margins. Automation is one way to cut costs and increase efficiency in a vertical farm. We have a few contenders: TTA TTA’s Flexplanter machine in use at an InFarm facility.
Agritecture Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Vertical farms could be utilized as specialized tools to grow high-value crops for medicinal and cosmetic purposes rather than commodity leafy greens. Comparing the unit economics of saffron production for greenhouses and vertical farms would offer valuable insight for growers and investors looking to enter the space.
Modern Farmer
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
In 2022, Iowa farmers harvested 12.4 We know it can be done—farms that have diversified (crops), soil has improved, less fossil fuel used, less fertilizer used. He describes it as “indoor vertical farming.” This story was originally published on Investigate Midwest. They yield very high,” Carlson said.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 3, 2023
More than just an explicit set of production practices, this way of farming is known as “agroecology”, and refers to working with, rather than against, nature. Alternative Proteins Mattia Marinello, farm owner and operator, collects snails for harvest. Snails live in pens that measure 3m x 40m, as shown here.
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