Macfrut 2023: New vertical farming structure from Italian firm could be game-changer
Vertical farming has been around for a while in multiple forms for a variety of different products. With efficient use of space and water, this modality is aimed at growing as many plants as possible in a sustainable way, the main priority for the global agriculture industry today. Some vertical structures, like the one presented […]
Vertical farming in UK could get huge boost with investment in Harvest London
There is almost no comparison when it comes to the efficiencies of vertical farming vs. standard farming. From renewable energy to markedly less water use to lack of pesticides, vertical farming can have marked advantages. If there is one potential drawback, it might be scalability. But the need to develop more sustainable methods are growing, […]
Vertical farming undergoes trial in UK prison to aid prisoner rehab
For the first time in the UK, vertical farming will be trialed in a prison setting as part of a strategy to aid rehabilitation by empowering prisoners and helping them develop new skills to reintegrate back into society. The aeroponic container farm, called DROP & GROW, has been delivered by LettUs Grow to HM Prison […]
Tesco urges start-ups with innovative solutions to enter Agri T-Jam
Agriculture technology start-ups are once again being asked to gather their creative ideas and solutions and enter them into one of the industry’s most unique competitions: the 2022 Tesco Agri T-Jam. The event features seed and early agri-tech inventors pitching their most thoughtful innovations to a panel judge, including a select audience of investors and […]
Blair Institute report suggests cities should aim to produce 30% of fruits and vegetables in the future
What might be the best future hedge against supply chain disruption issues and help deliver more sustainable growing of fruits and vegetables without worries of pandemics, wars and other challenges? According to a new report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, cities and suburban areas across the world should work toward producing 30 […]
In the Controlled Environment Agriculture World, CleanGreens Argues for Aeroponics
All over the world there has been a focus on indoor agriculture. Billions and billions of Dollars, Euros, Pounds, Yen and other currencies have poured into these projects. With a focus on local, with a hat tip to the idea of super productive and high yield agriculture and a yearning for a roster of social, […]
Fischer Farms drawing big interest in new vertical farming facility
Vertical farming specialist Fischer Farms said it is seeing “significant interest” from investors interested in its building of the world’s biggest high-yield facility in Norfolk. Retailers and suppliers have asked the company about their plans and how they too can get involved in the game-changing business, which officials said will produce more than six tonnes […]
Worldwide vertical farming market to increase rapidly
The global vertical farming market is projected to reach over £9.16 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 24.6% from 2019 to 2026, according to a report published by Allied market research. The demand for vertical farming is expected to increase rapidly during the forecast period, owing to rise in popularity of organic food. […]
