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?

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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. Why Montel?

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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. So, what are the foremost farms currently growing in this region?

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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

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. Niche products need to be paired with niche market offtake opportunities.

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Agwired

MARCH 11, 2025

Meister Media Worldwide has announced the launch of its newest product, the CEAg World Industry Reports. The first issue, focused on vertical farming, is available in print and digital editions via CEAgWorld.com , and will be distributed at major industry events and through direct outreach. 19-21 in Durham, N.C.,

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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?

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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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Agritecture Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

There are many benefits to obtaining a certification for one’s products, services, or organization as a whole. Much like investors and policy stakeholders want to see the ROI or money flows for a business, policy or program, consumers want to be ensured that agricultural products they are buying are “clean”, “fresh” and of “quality”.

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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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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

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

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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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Retail distribution systems are designed to deliver products in as few trips as possible. The popularity of the products has meant that Ebbs has been able to cover the continuing operating costs of the vertical farm without it having an impact on store profits. Once harvested, we take it down 44 steps to the store below.”

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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

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

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. kWh per kg, which represents 54% less energy than a typical farm.

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Agritecture Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

While standard energy sources typically come at a lower cost, the reliability of the cost of renewable energy is helpful (and necessary) for farms to plan and make strategic decisions to balance their operational costs in the long term. YASAI is a vertical farm in Zürich, Switzerland that runs on 100% renewable energy.

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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? I started the company primarily focused on growing the most unusual and hard-to-find products.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

From Agritecture Studio ’s first cohort, Jorge Gerini used Agritecture Designer to derive realistic financial calculations towards his plan to create a community-oriented model of urban space in Mexico, centered around resilient food production and greenspace. Using sustainable materials is one way to do this.

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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.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2023

However, in the face of these limitations, Singapore has and will embrace more urban and vertical farming. GroGrace, a concept farm of Urban Farming Partners , began its journey in 2019, with a vision to provide a healthy, pesticide-free diet for founder Grace Lim's three children. ComCrop ComCrop team members.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Their Proven Production Approach includes high-performance hydroponics systems, premium hydroponic nutrients, and expert support. 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. ZipGrow Inc.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

The 800-square-foot basement and garage provide ample space for germination, cultivation and packaging, he says, with the vertical shelf configuration leaving plenty of room to grow. “I I could triple [production] and still be able to operate it from my home,” says DiLillo. acre lot has ample space for the growing business.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

APRIL 1, 2024

A plethora of traditional agricultural companies have also began hiring and innovating in robotics, while also entering into partnerships with startups to support labour and boost agricultural productivity.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

But the prominence of conventional farming—corn, soybeans and associated subsidies—makes it an easier path for many farmers to pursue, said Sarah Carlson, senior programs and member engagement director with Practical Farmers of Iowa, an organization focused on building resilient farms and communities.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Greenhouses and vertical farms, widely known as trusted methods of year-round agricultural production, seem to be context-agnostic solutions to agri-food supply chain disruptions, desertification, and other climate change-related problems. However, they have very significant capital costs.

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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?

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Agritecture Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

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.

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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.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

My previous post was focused on the carbon footprint of crop transportation from the lettuce production regions on the West Coast of the US to East Coast Markets. 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. When we add another 0.31

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2022

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. He also mentioned vertical farming as a trend to watch in ag tech. Credit: The Food Institute. Eric Adamson, CEO of Tortuga Ag Tech, agreed.

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As there are numerous suppliers around the world that specialize in automation for indoor farms, this list is not exhaustive but rather meant to illustrate the variety of ways in which suppliers are creatively meeting the needs of their customers. Automation is one way to cut costs and increase efficiency in a vertical farm.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Microgreens are an exciting addition to crop production because they can be grown in smaller spaces and controlled environments, reducing the risk of pests and diseases and allowing for year-round production, even in colder climates. These kits can be a great addition to your product lineup and help diversify your income.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We’ve reached a point of optimization for the platform and the farms and have multiple years of at-scale farming expertise with our technology. Now, we’re focusing on enabling the next generation of vertical farming infrastructure for other operators. Why are you choosing containers as your integration of choice?

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