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Vertical Farming Comes to Edinburgh
Scotland’s Rural College is to be the first higher education institute in Scotland to open its own vertical farm for research and education.
Kalera AS to Acquire &ever GmbH to Form a Global Leader in the Vertical Farming Industry
Kalera AS (Euronext Growth Oslo: KAL, Bloomberg: KSLLF), one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, announces today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of all shares in &ever GmbH, a global leader in baby leaf indoor farming, for a total consideration reflecting an enterprise value for &ever GmbH of EUR 130 million on a cash and debt free basis as of 1 July 2021. T
Genie Scissors Assist ‘Europe’s Largest’ Vertical Farm
Farming company Nordic Harvest has purchased a range of electric scissor lifts from Genie, for the construction and daily operations of its new vertical farming facility in Denmark.
Vertical Farm Specified Seeds With Open-Source Licensing
When thinking of vertical farming, we usually think of rows of lettuce or herbs all neatly placed under purple LED lights. However, if it were to Rosario Iacono, founder of Kasveista, vertical farming should be all but limited to leafy greens. Kasveista’s mission is to expand vertical farms with all other crops through extensive research.
CAN: A Fresh Salad After A Round of Golf
In the green meadows of Alberta, a new farm was established: Springbank Vertical Farm. On this farm, food is cultivated for Windmill Golf Group. All produce at the Springbank farm is freshly served at the Windmill Golf clubhouses.
"We’re Hoping For A More Domestic Type of Farming”
“Whilst living in a 9-square meter student residence, the idea of being able to use this really small space to sustain myself with well packed nutritious food was what sparked the idea of Vita” Walid Brahim, CEO with Élever Group explains.
Geoponica Greens, Indoor Vertical Farm, To Open Facility In Hamilton Twp.
Geoponica Greens, an indoor hydroponics vertical farm business based in Chesilhurst, is expanding its existing operations to the historic Mill One warehouse in Hamilton Township this fall, the company announced.
SRUC To Build Vertical Farm
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) will be the first higher education institute in Scotland to open a vertical farm for research and education.
Strengthening Ties With Qatar To Grow In The Middle East
At iFarm, we will remember June 2021 as the month of Qatar! We announced an agreement to build a vertical farm based on our technology in Doha, hosted two high-profile delegations from Qatar at a lettuce farm, and held a series of important discussions regarding cooperation in the country
Smart Farms: Getting To the Heart of The Matter
Labour costs account for up to 50% of the market price of vegetables, berries, and herbs. However, just like the tractor that once transformed agriculture, the new technological revolution greatly reduces the need for manual, skilled and specialist labour
Infarm’s Hamilton Growing Facility is Expanding to Become its Largest Vertical Farm in North America
Greens grown at an indoor farm right here in Hamilton are about to become more accessible at area grocery stores, following an expansion of Infarm’s vertical growing centre.
Ocado To Fund New Vertical Farm Near Bristol As Sales Leap
Ocado is planning to “assist” with the building of a vertical farm near Bristol, it has announced. The online grocer said it had invested £5 million in Lincolnshire-based Jones Food Company (JFC) as part of a wider £25 million raise
Singapore: Mega-Farm, Research Center To Open By December 2021
&ever is currently building a mega-farm in Singapore with support from the Singapore Food Agency, SFA, and the Economic Development Board, EDB, and will be launched by the end of 2021. The mega-farm will be 15m high and have an annual production capacity of up to 500,000 kg of leafy greens.
New Vertical Farm In Oshawa Will Harvest Fresh Greens Year-Round
Founder Derrik Stevenson started the business as a way to follow his passions after being laid off from an office job as a result of the pandemic.
Vertical Farms vs Greenhouses – The First Consideration: Location
When and where to use a vertical farm versus a greenhouse, and what factors – both economic and environmental – make the difference.
IPO Planned To Improve Revenues Indoors
Light Science Technologies has gained the funding from Intuitive Investments Group plc (IIG), ahead of going public on the London Stock Exchange in the next six months.
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.
US (NY): Wall-To-Fork Fresh Produce Comes To Monsey
The iconic Evergreen Market is debuting a revolutionary 20-foot high geoponic (soil-based) wall farm that lets customers not only choose clean, fresh-picked produce but also see exactly where it comes from