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OUR NEW FUTURE: German Firm Says Indoor Vertical Farm in Singapore Will Produce 1.5 Tons of ‘Leafy Greens’ Every Day
New indoor vertical farm in Singapore is expected to produce 1.5 tons of fresh leafy greens per day.
2-Acre Vertical Farm Run By AI And Robots Out-Produces 720-Acre Flat Farm
A San Fransisco start-up is changing the vertical farming industry by utilizing robots to ensure optimal product quality
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.
VIDEO: IGS Intelligent System Design – FTS Finds Out More
IGS has, as a company, focused from the outset on automation, intelligent system design, and the energy equation of CEA vertical farming
As Food Supply Chain Breaks Down, Farm-To-Door CSAs Take Off
Redmond, a founding partner of the 450-acre, organic Full Belly Farm, is busier than ever trying to ramp up production to meet soaring demand. "The interest in getting local, fresh, organic produce just has skyrocketed during this crisis," Redmond said.
Building Resilience Into The Vegetable Supply Chain Using Container Farming
Canada’s food supply chain is robust and reliable - even in times of the COVID-19 crisis - but there is an opportunity to become more self-sufficient. Container farming can provide your food supply with some autonomy and reduced reliance on external food supply chains
IGS Announces Referral Partnership With IREP in Middle East
The agreement will enhance the capacity for IGS to service the Middle East market and bring greater opportunity to secure and deploy vertical farming platforms across the region. IREP’s presence in this market is well established with many existing customers across agriculture, retail, and construction.
How Sodexo, Ford, And Others Use Sustainable Farming As CSR Platforms
More than ever, it’s important for companies to show that they don’t only just care for their customers and employees, but for the health, well-being, and prosperity of their community as well
Turning Your Home Into Your Main Food Producer
The coronavirus has led countless Americans to rethink how they cook, eat and source food, both to expand their supply and connect to community
In The Unterwiehre In Freiburg, Lettuce Grows Almost Under Laboratory Conditions
David Rösch grows lettuce. However, not in the soil, but in plastic. Plants like that of his P 3 project could in the future contribute to the food supply of the growing world population
Major Food Shortages Possible In Asia Says "Food Industry Asia"
ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance (AFBA), the regional associations representing Asia and ASEAN’s food and beverage (F&B) industries respectively, are jointly calling upon governments across the region to ensure the unhindered production and supply of food
The Climate Crisis May Have Helped Spawn Massive Locust Swarms in East Africa
East Africa is currently plagued with locust swarms of biblical proportions, but these swarms aren’t the act of an angry god. According to UN scientists, they may be a result of the human-caused climate crisis
Coronavirus And The Water Cycle — Here Is What Treatment Professionals Need To Know
As the global health community tracks the spread of this virus, it’s important for water and wastewater professionals to keep updated on potential impacts
Locusts Are Ravaging The Horn of Africa—The Coronavirus Is Making Things Worse
For months, hundreds of millions of locusts have been flying across East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East, forming the largest swarms seen in decades
4 Malaysian Engineers Believe Vertical Farming Offers Answer to Food Sustainability
CityFarm Malaysia was established in 2016. Within six months, they reported impressive sales. In 2017, they were invited to join a United Nations program held in Kuala Lumpur, where they gained a bigger perspective on urban farming, and specifically, vertical farming