Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture
Agric4profits
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Vertical farming and urban agriculture are innovative approaches to growing food that are gaining popularity around the world. These methods offer solutions
Vertical Farming: Unearthing the Promise and Challenges of Agricultural Innovation
Agritecture Blog
JULY 27, 2023
Over the past decade, vertical farming has been touted as just such a disruptor in agriculture. Layoffs soared, files for bankruptcy rolled in, with vertical farm after vertical farm unable to reap the returns they thought possible from greens and vine crops. to 01.01.22.
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Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms
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. There’s even a weekly CSA serving customers year round, all in an effort to bring locally grown food to the Washington, DC area. There is no picturesque, red barn farm anymore,” says Potter.
Are Vertical Farms Truly the Answer to Food Safety Concerns?
Agritecture Blog
APRIL 13, 2023
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.”
Can vertical farming survive the downturn?
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.
5 Mistakes Vertical Farms Make
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.
Why Vertical Farms are Producing More Nutritious Crops
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:
Integration of Technology in Urban Agriculture
Global Agtech Initiative
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As vertical farming and automation become more accessible, sustainable food systems will no longer be a luxury but a standard in city life. The post Integration of Technology in Urban Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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Growing Upwards: Unveiling the Best Vertical Farms in Australia and New Zealand
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?
Here's Why This Vertical Farming Expert Transitioned from Grower to Supporter
Agritecture Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
As a result, some companies are looking to scoop up talent from the cannabis industry which has many overlaps, but also some key differences, with indoor food production. With over 20 years of experience, Biernacki has a wealth of knowledge on growing and vertical farming. Kevin helped to develop the 26,600 sq.
Food Systems 101: How Community Colleges Are Helping Students Connect Farm to Fork
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 29, 2023
Walla Walla’s hands-on coursework is bringing together agriculture and culinary students as part of a nascent movement among community colleges that are increasingly bringing food production into curricula in new and innovative ways. million grant for its soon-to-come vertical farming, hydroponics and plant-based culinary arts programs.
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Meet Raiz, the Vertical Farm Planned with Agritecture Designer
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. EG: For sure. And then the awareness bit.
To Certify or to Not Certify? Navigating Food Certifications
Agritecture Blog
AUGUST 10, 2023
Additionally, certification can ensure the long-term viability of farming and agriculture in the face of climate change and socio-economic challenges. Through these certifications, consumers gain greater transparency about the origin of their food, empowering them to make informed and sustainable choices, supporting SDG 2 - Zero Hunger.
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3 Singapore-Based Companies Utilizing Controlled Environment Agriculture to Increase Local Food Supply
Agritecture Blog
AUGUST 2, 2023
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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Rural indoor agriculture is a ‘critical’ part of our food systems, says new report from EIT Food
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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How to Select the Right Facility Design Firm for Your Vertical Farm
Agritecture Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Having a fully fleshed-out concept that includes location, crops, and budget also makes the process of finding a vertical farming facility design partner easier for you and them. How can vertical farming developers avoid costly delays and re-engineering? But why do these obstacles occur?
These Vertical Farms in Puerto Rico Offer 5 Lessons for Surviving Extreme Weather
Agritecture Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
As storms increase in intensity and cause greater damage and disruption, farmers not only face threats to their livelihoods, but food supply chains risk shortages, which can exacerbate social and health inequities.
Agtech Funding Is Rebounding. Which Startups Attract Investors?
Global Agtech Initiative
DECEMBER 11, 2023
VC firms are moving away from vertical farming and plant-based foods, instead seeing new opportunities in AI and alternative fertilizers. The post Agtech Funding Is Rebounding. Which Startups Attract Investors? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
How can universities utilize Agritecture Designer’s Online Classes to incorporate CEA into their programs?
Agritecture Blog
APRIL 12, 2023
Editor’s Note: Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is one of the various solutions available to deal with the harmful effects of climate change and ensure food security for future generations. One such innovation is vertical farming, which offers a sustainable and scalable ways to produce fresh food in urban areas.
Investing in Controlled Environment Agriculture with Confidence
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. Demand for localized food systems and the products coming from them is rising, and companies are responding to it.
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City Planning for Food Security in the Face of Climate Change
Modern Farmer
OCTOBER 9, 2024
I don’t think that food disruption is just a vague possibility, I think it is inevitable, and that communities should be preparing for it.” Food security, at its core is, access to affordable, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods. Food insecurity is when that choice and that access are taken away.
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Netled selected to pitch at Slush side event “Tonic22 – Trends in Taste and Tech”
Netled
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Kasey Snyder, Sales Operations Manager at Netled, took the stage at the Slush Food Tech side event to pitch Netled's Vera® vertical farming technology. focusing on innovations in food tech. The Tonic22 event took place in Helsinki on 16.11
10 Key Takeaways from the AeroFarms Abu Dhabi R&D Farm Opening & AgTech Innovation Summit
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. Urban agriculture is often a successful solution to addressing issues of food insecurity. Credit: AeroFarms. #2:
CEA Education is Being Embraced as an Interdisciplinary Tool in Schools
Agritecture Blog
MAY 18, 2023
Written by: Sarah Jordan and Dorothy Braun February 15, 2023 Credit: FarmBox Foods. 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. Credit: Teens for Food Justice.
5 Reasons to Start Your Own Greenhouse Farm
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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Tips & Tricks for Architects Who Want to Integrate Agriculture into Projects
Agritecture Blog
APRIL 13, 2023
Written by: Niko Simos April 13, 2023 As concerns about food security, sustainability, and urbanization continue to grow, more and more architects are exploring ways to integrate agriculture into their projects. One of the most significant benefits is promoting food security. Credit: Gianni Dotti. Credit: EZ Gro Gardens.
Hydroponics Help Urban Schools Grow Food Year-Round
Agritecture Blog
JANUARY 12, 2023
Students harvesting greens with Teens for Food Justice. Editor’s Note: Increasingly around the USA, middle and high schools are creating opportunities for their students to learn about hydroponic farming. These farms offer food security to students but also offer insights into business. Credit: Jessica DiMento.
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Agritecture’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022
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.
Farm.One: A Story of Revival
Agritecture Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
“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? New York is one of the best food cities, but chefs often bring in produce from other states across the US, which tends to be less fresh than locally grown produce.
From Faltering to Flourishing: Local Food Supply Chains are Making a Comeback
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 30, 2023
Image sourced from the National Young Farmers Coalition Written By: Christian Kanlian , Food Systems Consultant at Agritecture Many Americans never doubted the continual abundance of modern day grocery stores, until they couldn’t find toilet paper during the start of the pandemic. Cities are taking up the mantle too.
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Exemplary Approaches to Hybridizing Agriculture
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 16, 2023
The very resources upon which we fundamentally depend, such as food, water and energy, are being depleted faster than ever. This perspective has depleted soils , increased food travel emissions, and has yet to put a truly sustainable dent in achieving food security. Read more HERE.
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Why Engineering Determines the Success of an Indoor Farming Installation
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? The success of both can be determined by the engineering of a system.
Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop
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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Huge Opportunities Exist in Tech-Enabled Ag
Agritecture Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Credit: The Food Institute. Editor’s Note: As climate change makes our weather patterns increasingly extreme and unpredictable , tech-enabled ag offers a climate-resilient method of food production. CONTENT SOURCED FROM THE FOOD INSTITUTE Written by: Jordan Wiklund December 29, 2022 The challenges farmers face are expanding.
Urban Agriculture isn’t as Climate-Friendly as It Seems. These Best Practices Can Help.
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. Electricity consumption often means the food grown in these high-tech environments has a big carbon footprint.
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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article
Far Eastern Agriculture
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
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.
Agritecture's Partner Network Expands to 20 Members; Seeks to Set a New Standard for Data Transparency
Agritecture Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
iFarm's offering includes iFarm Growtune, a SaaS platform to manage vertical farms; vertical farm equipment and iFarm Cropper, a standalone module for growing greens. is a Canadian based international leader in indoor, vertical farming technology. Credit: HRVST Limited. ZipGrow ZipGrow Inc. ZipGrow Inc.
Onward and Upward: Montel Transforms the VF Sector with Mobile Vertical Racking
Agritecture Blog
APRIL 4, 2023
Written by: Henry Gordon-Smith , Isabelle Dom , & Dorothy Braun April 4, 2023 The vertical farming sector is relatively new, with just over ten years of innovation. Montel provided the Grove with an electrically powered, mobile vertical rack system, the first of its kind in a vertical farm in North America.
Beyond Microgrids: Holistic CEA Energy Solutions
Agritecture Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Read the first post “Decarbonizing The Food System With Smarter Energy Management” HERE and the second post “Indoor Ag Has an Energy Problem. Anyone familiar with the CEA industry is aware of the critical importance of energy in running an indoor vertical farm. Could Microgrids be the Solution?
AmplifiedAg Leaves Their Mark on the Sector: Scaling Container Farms with SaaS
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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(Re)Introducing Agritecture Designer’s Advisor Bundle with Luc Lalire
Agritecture Blog
MAY 10, 2023
Often, users came to us with potential farm ideas, but these ideas were “too open-ended for a consulting project,” and required some more personalized attention. Our team has extensive experience in the industry, from agronomy to sustainability to food systems management. Learn more
Challenges and Innovations Driving the CEA Sector in GCC and MENA
Agritecture Blog
MAY 26, 2023
Credit: Mojan Farms. Written by: Niko Simos May 26, 2023 Climate change presents a significant threat to global water and food security. So how can these countries ensure food security, save water, and mitigate climate change while working with limited arable land? As stated by Ryan M. Greener Crop Inc. Greener Crop Inc.
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How cities will feed their citizens in the future
Agritecture Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Editor’s Note: Urban agriculture is very important to us at Agritecture, as it makes cities more green while also providing food to the local community. This article features Henry Gordon-Smith , our Founder and CEO, in a dialogue on how to make cities greener while also increasing food security for their residents. We said: “Farming?
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Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of Field Cultivation
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 1, 2023
In 2021, Djavid wrote the original article, “How to Caluclate Your Farm’s Carbon Footprint.” Since then, technology in the field continues to advance and reimagine our food systems. Editor’s Note: This blog post is a continuation of a previous article authored by Djavid , our Director of Consulting here at Agritecture.
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