vertical farm Articles
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Creating the Perfect Environmental and Atmospheric Conditions for Vertical Farming
The global population is rapidly expanding, and new technologies are required to enable us to keep up with rising food demands. Vertical farms provides a secure supply of food year-round while using minimal space, water, and energy. Creating the perfect environment, and especially the perfect CO2 atmosphere, in vertical farms is essential for optimizing crop yields and farm economics. ...
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Bacterial contamination in Fresh produce
Fresh fruit and vegetables are an important part of our diet. If produce is contaminated by poorly sourced water, however, the implications can be fatal. While many people associate foodborne illness with meat and dairy, it is important to recognize that fruits and vegetables can pose a significant threat to public health if hygienic water sourcing is not upheld. We take a closer look this week ...
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Indoor Farming is the Future
By 2050, there will be 10 billion people on the planet, the majority of whom in cities. Gertjan and Lianne Meeuws behind Eindhoven firm, Seven Steps To Heaven, believe indoor farming is the future. “Our traditional food system is incapable of feeding everyone responsibly.” All of Eindhoven can identify Gertjan and Lianne Meeuws’ business from afar, thanks to its distinctive ...
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Shorter supply chains through urban indoor farming
There are many reasons why a government or international organization may advocate the introduction of urban indoor farming. This week we look at some of the main motivations for bringing agriculture closer to the consumer. While urban indoor agriculture may have seemed a far-fetched dream in the past, developments in city planning and technological innovation are making it into a reality. These ...
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Locust Swarms Emphasise the Need for Controlled Environment Agriculture
Outbreaks of locust swarms in Africa, Asia and the Middle East have epitomised the essential need for indoor farming. Unseasonal rains caused by global warming, have aided the spread of desert locusts which would normally have died out in the dry season. Ethiopia and Somalia are currently experiencing their worst outbreak in twenty-five years, while Kenya is experiencing its worst infestation in ...
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Call for Funding to Support Vertical Farming in Cameroon
An ambitious new project to redesign agricultural practices and food stability is currently underway in Cameroon. The project is managed by the CDVTA, Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance, in collaboration with the Association for Vertical Farming and aims to improve the lives of rural farmers in North West Cameroon by developing local skills and knowledge. Factors such as ...
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Research and Indoor Farming University Network
When the pioneering vertical farms were established around the world, comparatively basic first-generation technology used created relatively inefficient systems compared with today. Although these operations only enabled the most basic functions to occur, they demonstrated how feasible it was to grow plants in vertical structures and thus, for the first time in history, opened doors to the vast ...
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Ozone for Vertical Farming
Ozone in vertical farming is an excellent organic fungicide and biocide. In addition to its high efficiency and the advantages of not leaving chemical residues on the leaves. When ozone is dissolved in water favors root growth and increases dissolved oxygen in plants. About 90% of the water used worldwide is for agriculture. Ozone helps reduce the amount of water and helps inactivate viruses ...
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Guide to Vertical Farming
Vertical farming, also known as indoor farming, has gained a lot of recognition in recent years as a solid method of sustainability. Vertical farming has been conceived out of the challenges affecting the present, more specifically issues such as overpopulation, resource depletion, and food shortage.Vertical farming is the process of production of food that takes the form of vertically inclined ...
By UbiBot
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From Farm to Fork Step1: Agricultural Sensors in Food Production
In this series of articles, we bring you the journey of your food, from farm to fork, highlighting the agricultural sensors used along the way. Edinburgh Sensors products can be used in virtually every step of the food chain in order to ensure the quality and safety of the final food product. This article focuses on the first step of the journey, food production. The origin of the majority of ...
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From Farm to Fork Step 1: Agricultural Sensors in Food Production
In this series of articles, we bring you the journey of your food, from farm to fork, highlighting the agricultural sensors used along the way. Edinburgh Sensors products can be used in virtually every step of the food chain in order to ensure the quality and safety of the final food product. This article focuses on the first step of the journey, food production. The origin of the majority of ...
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Robbes Little Garden - Case Study
Robbes Little Garden was first grower in Finland to invest in high-tech vertical farm. Finnish greenhouse technology companies Netled and Novarbo have developed a concept, that enables grower to produce leafy greens in a closed process in extremely energy efficient way with up to 90% lower water consumption compared to traditional cultivation. ”I´ve been looking for ways to ...
By Netled Oy
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UbiBot GS2 pH/EC monitoring for hydroponics, indoor farming, vertical farming, greenhouse
How do you monitor EC/PH and temperature and humidity while also keeping all of the information synced and easy to read? The UbiBot GS2 EC and PH value monitoring device is specifically designed for the agricultural hydroponic industry. Through the connection of an external EC or PH probes, the readings can be monitored as well as displayed on the large LCD screen for an instant view. After ...
By UbiBot
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Effortless Irrigation Management with V3 Irrigation Controller
Introduction Efficient irrigation management is crucial for maximizing crop yield and conserving water resources. The V3 Irrigation Controller offers a cutting-edge solution that simplifies and optimizes irrigation processes. This article explores the features, benefits, and applications of the V3 Irrigation Controller, highlighting how it revolutionizes irrigation management by providing ...
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Increasing Lettuce Coloration with LEDs
Using LED grow lights in plant production is a relatively new branch of science. In vertical farming where artificial light sources are used in closed environment it is important to collect data about the individual plant species to be able to produce the right spectrum and light intensity for vegetative and generative growth. Light spectrums can also be used to manipulate the plants growth cycle ...
By Valoya Oy
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Unlocking the Potential: Insects as Key Players in Future Food and Feed Systems
Insect Cultivation: Transforming Waste into Valuable Resources for a Sustainable Circular Economy Insects offer a fascinating opportunity to transform otherwise unused matter into valuable materials, such as proteins and fats. By doing so, they play a vital role in a circular economy, upcycling waste into resources that hold significant value for the feed, food, and agricultural ...
By BESTMIX
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Urban Crop Solutions makes indoor farming technology for Mars biosphere
Will the first people to bake and eat bread on Mars do it due to a Belgian breakthrough? This is the challenge facing the SpaceBakery project, a unique consortium composed of seven Belgian organisations using technology provided by Urban Crop Solutions. However, before they use their research to help feed the first people on the red planet later this century, the project aims to have a clear ...
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Aiming to optimize irrigation levels
With irrigation being used in many spheres of life and food production methods getting diversified, it is not surprising that research on this topic is getting more specialized. Procedures for analysis, which were restricted earlier to big institutions, need to be widely available so that their reach is extended and science will benefit from more in-depth studies. An increasing number of ...
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The Effect of COVID-19 ‘Panic Buying’ on Food Supply Chains and the Requirement for Gas Sensing
IntroductionCOVID-19 concerns around the world have sparked widespread panic buying and empty supermarket shelves. Large-scale lock-downs to contain the outbreak have further hurt the supply of manpower and disrupted supply chains in the agricultural industry.The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization have said that the world risks a ‘looming food crisis’ if we do not take fast ...
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