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Vertical Farming: Unearthing the Promise and Challenges of Agricultural Innovation

Agritecture Blog

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. The Emergence of Vertical Farming Top News Headlines About Vertical Farms 01.01.11 to 01.01.22.

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Are Vertical Farms Truly the Answer to Food Safety Concerns?

Agritecture Blog

Repeated lettuce recalls and lettuce-free grocery store shelves over the past few years have become a consistent challenge for producers and consumers alike, increasing consumer awareness around the importance of food safety. Vertical farms can be much safer than conventional farms if they are designed and operated correctly.”

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Why Vertical Farms are Producing More Nutritious Crops

Agritecture Blog

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:

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

Agritecture Blog

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?

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3 Singapore-Based Companies Utilizing Controlled Environment Agriculture to Increase Local Food Supply

Agritecture Blog

With a population of 5.454 million as of 2021, this thriving metropolis faces a unique challenge when it comes to sustaining its food supply. However, in the face of these limitations, Singapore has and will embrace more urban and vertical farming. ComCrop ComCrop team members. courtesy of ComCrop.

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Investing in Controlled Environment Agriculture with Confidence

Agritecture Blog

Written by: Djavid Amidi-Abraham September 13, 2023 Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a rapidly growing segment of the farming industry. Demand for localized food systems and the products coming from them is rising, and companies are responding to it.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

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.