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5 Mistakes Vertical Farms Make

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

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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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Striking a Balance: Are You a Technology Company or a Farming Company?

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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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These Vertical Farms in Puerto Rico Offer 5 Lessons for Surviving Extreme Weather

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Operators planning new farms in hurricane-prone areas should consult local architects and engineers about the best ways to protect their site. Knowing this ahead of time will help with both the design and budget planning process. Credit: Grupo Vesan. In commercial applications, HVAC units are commonly installed on rooftops.

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Bringing the Freshest Salad Greens to Saudi Arabia with Bather Smart Farm

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Bather’s microgreens are grown vertically to maximize yields. 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.

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Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of Field Cultivation

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The thought experiment concluded with a rough figure that each lb of moved product incurs about ⅓ of a pound of CO2 in the process. This was compared to the carbon footprint of a typical grid-tied container farm, which produced CO2 in excess of 8lbs of CO2 per lb of product grown. When we add another 0.31

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Beyond Microgrids: Holistic CEA Energy Solutions

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Anyone familiar with the CEA industry is aware of the critical importance of energy in running an indoor vertical farm. Without consistent and reliable power, these farms can endure lower yields or even suffer a loss of crops, which translates to a loss of revenue. Could Microgrids be the Solution?