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Kalera CEO Makes an Impact on the Future of Farming
When he enrolled in North Carolina State University’s College of Management, Daniel Malechuk (’03) didn’t picture himself working in the food industry, but he couldn’t be more proud today of his role in the future of sustainable farming
VB Ready To Double Capacity For Little Leaf Farms Again
Little Leaf Farms asked VB again to build the most modern and innovative greenhouse to date to grow leafy greens. A system that provides the smallest possible chance of disease, an optimal growing climate, and no need for human hands to be involved in the cultivation process.
USA - GEORGIA - Giant Photovoltaic Canopy Tops Net-Positive Kendeda Building In Atlanta
US firms Miller Hull Partnership and Lord Aeck Sargent have designed a highly sustainable building at Georgia Tech university that generates more electricity and recycles more water than it uses.
Local Vertical Farm Startup Joins Growing Global Market
Ortaliza Urban Farms is a dream that has been sprouting for some time now.
Sustainable Agriculture Technology Can Help Egypt’s Water Crisis
Suweilem said hydroponics is an ideal way to deal with water scarcity and climate change, stressing the need for Arab countries that suffer from a shortage of agricultural lands due to their desert nature, including Egypt, to rely on this type of agriculture
Study On Analytic Tools To Measure Future Plants Stress
The paper also assesses the future outlook, economic potential, and implementation strategies for the integration of these technologies in future farming practices.
To Be or Not To Be? Vertical Farm Standards or Best Practices?
There is a lot of talk these days about standardizing the design of indoor vertical farms. One of the beauties of the vertical farming industry is the lack of regulation that has allowed innovation to flourish
Kalera Acquires Customised Seed Developer Vindara For Vertical Farming
Following the acquisition, Vindara will become a fully-owned subsidiary of Kalera and will operate out of Kalera’s headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
Liberty Produce & Writtle University College Launch Webinar Series On The Transformation of Agriculture And Its Workforce For A Sustainable Future
Writtle University College (WUC) in Essex and Liberty Produce launch their highly anticipated public webinar series on January 27th 2021.
Start-Up Launches London’s First Delivery Service For Vertically-Farmed Eco-Friendly Greens
A London-based company is offering vertically-farmed, ultra fresh produce delivered straight to Londoners doors.
Kalera To Open Hawaii’s Largest Vertical Farming Facility, Bringing Fresh, Locally-Grown Greens And Food Supply Chain Security To An Island That Imports 90% of Its Produce
The new facility will provide produce to one of the most remote population centers in the world as tourism begins to resume operation during COVID
Vera Vertical Farming Technology Introduced in Finland’s Largest Retail Group
Finland’s largest retailer is now carrying produce farmed in vertical-farming centers to provide ultra-fresh produce year round.
America Is Hungrier Than Ever For Sustainable Food Systems. Can We Build Them?
In the spring of 2020, many small farms across the U.S. found themselves in a bittersweet predicament. Restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus were forcing restaurants — major buyers for the local farms that serve urban areas — to shut down
PMA Virtual Town Hall: Global Societal Macrotrends And How They Affect The Produce Industry
The first of the macrotrends that was discussed was that of globalization
IGS Signs Significant Export Deal With Jungle To Supply French Retail Market
The first growth towers will be in production by early 2021, scaling incrementally to a minimum of 17 towers by the end of 2021
Is Hydroponic Farming Actually Sustainable?
If you've ever wondered how sustainable hydroponic farming really is—or what exactly is involved in vertical farming—this article is for you.