Welcome to iGrow News, Your Source for the World of Indoor Vertical Farming
How Can The World Benefit From Indoor Vertical Farming
Due to urbanization and enormous industrial development, we are losing our natural sources and farming land each year, bit by bit
The World’s First Autonomous Greenhouse Manager
Geert van der Wel started in the role of Autonomous Greenhouse Manager at Blue Radix. He represents the human support side of the Crop Controller service in addition to the smart algorithms that control greenhouses
Expanding Controlled Environment Agriculture Beyond 'The Big 4'
Greenhouses, vertical farms, and hybrid systems (collectively known as controlled environment agriculture or CEA) continue to attract investment at a much greater scale than in previous decades
Vertical Farming Startup Oishii Raises $50m In Series A Funding
“We aim to be the largest strawberry producer in the world, and this capital allows us to bring the best-tasting, healthiest berry to everyone.”
Lisette Templin, Professor At Texas A&M University - A Pioneering Woman In Agriculture
Lisette Templin is the director and founder of the Texas Urban Farm United (TUFU - TAMU) a startup vertical farm she and a couple of students began in 2019
Evaluating Real Estate For Indoor Agriculture
Several factors need to be evaluated before purchasing or leasing a piece of real estate for CEA. Will you build new construction or rehabilitate a vacant building? Are you building a large-scale greenhouse or a small, urban vertical farm?
FRANCE: Jungle Says It’s Cracked How To Make Vertical Farms Profitable
“No matter how good your product is, if the price is higher than the alternative, then you’re dead.”
VIDEO: Inside A Shipping Container Vertical Farm
New farming models are cropping up around the world, including in Sydney, where Sprout Stack is transforming old shipping containers into commercial vertical farms
Indoor Agtech: An Evolving Landscape of 1,300+ Startups
Our Indoor AgTech Landscape 2021 provides a snapshot of the technology and innovation ecosystem of the indoor food production value chain
While Everything Is Falling Apart, It Could Be Easy To Miss The Incredible Opportunities That Are Coming Together Right Now
Check out the awesome opportunities growing on with access to the CEA census provided by Agritecture Autogrow and global market reports by Forward Fooding and United Nations
How Vertical Farms Are Revolutionizing Agribusiness
What is vertical farming and why does it matter?
"We’re Retrofitting With The Variables We Have In Place"
Planted Detroit introduces new 20.000 sq. ft. growing facility
Eastern Kentucky Company Growing Local Economy By Growing Vegetables Year-Round
AppHarvest has created 300 jobs in Appalachia, an area not really known for growing tomatoes.
Fresh Impact Farms Awarded Arlington's First Agriculture Grant
Arlington County received its first-ever agriculture fund grant from the state, money that will go to county-based Fresh Impact Farms.
New York’s Gotham Greens Plans Solano County Indoor Produce Farm
It will be located on 33.6 acres of agricultural land purchased from the university adjacent to Interstate 80.
Towards Greater Profitability And Scale In CEA And Vertical Farming
The virtual Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit on June 24-25 will gather the world’s leading farm operators, retailers, food companies, investors, seed companies, and technology providers to meet, network, and cultivate new commercial partnerships
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.
Vertical Farms Nailed Tiny Salads. Now They Need To Feed The World
Vertical farming is finally growing up. But can it move from salad garnishes for the wealthy to sustainable produce for the masses?
Saudi Farmer Has Built The Region’s First Vertical Farm
“My aim is to make sure we truly become self-sufficient,” he said.
UPDATE - Vertical Farming Leader Kalera Welcomes Maria Sastre to Board of Directors
Sastre brings world-class customer service and operations experience as Kalera prepares for rapid domestic and international expansion.

