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Lawsuit Threatens Aquaponics Organic Eligibility
The Center for Food Safety (CFS), along with a coalition of organic farms and stakeholders, filed a lawsuit challenging the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) decision to allow hydroponic operations to be certified organic
LIVE WEBINAR - The Value of Farming In The Fight To End Homelessness - Thursday, April 30th, 2020
The Value of Farming In The Fight To End Homelessness. Featuring Lotus House in Miami, FL
Indoor Vertical Farming: The New Era of Agriculture
Indoor vertical farming can increase crop yields, overcome limited land area, and even reduce farming’s impact on the environment by cutting down distance traveled in the supply chain
Abu Dhabi Investment Office Announces Funding For LED Vertical Farm R&D
AeroFarms, Madar Farms, RNZ, and Responsive Drip Irrigation will receive AgTech-centric funding to further develop vertical farming techniques that can help feed the UAE region
Re-Engineering America's Fresh-Produce Supply Chain Post COVID-19 For Greater Resilience, Inclusiveness And Sustainability
The UN World Food Programme announced just last week that over a quarter of a billion people around the globe could suffer acute hunger by end of this year in large part owing to the coronavirus crisis — a doubling of the 130 million people estimated to experience severe food shortages last year
Meat And Veg Vending Machines Do Roaring Trade in Coronavirus Crisis
Vending machines for the Sunday roast, fish to your door and salads grown in car parks – British farmers and food producers are finding new ways to get their produce to the table during lockdown, changes that may yield benefits long after restrictions ease
Vertical Farming Sector Struggles With Costs
The global market for vertically farmed produce is forecasted to grow from $ 781 million in 2020 to $ 1.5 billion by 2030, representing a CAGR of 6.85%, according to a new report from market intelligence firm IDTechEx, ”Vertical Farming: 2020-2030.”
Is Vertical Farming The Future of Agriculture?
We’ve seen the rise of numerous innovations designed to improve our world and mitigate issues that come with a rapidly expanding global population. Vertical farms are part of a rising influx of ‘urban agriculture,’ which allows food to be grown closer to large population points
CONTAINER FARMS: Indoor Vertical Farmer Grows Local Lettuce For Hospitals in Florida During COVID-19
Matthew Kaercher got intrigued by the hydroponics system which he saw at Disney’s Epcot Center back in 2010. “I can do much better than that!”, he said. Since then, he immersed himself in the world of hydroponics and vertical farming
Madar Farms Receives Investment As Part of Abu Dhabi Investment Office's Drive To Accelerate The Growth of The Emirate's Ag-Tech Industry
The investment is part of ADIO’s AED 1 billion AgTech Incentive Programme to accelerate the growth of the emirate’s burgeoning AgTech ecosystem and promote innovation in desert agriculture that is locally relevant and globally exportable
Indoor Ag-Con Postponed Until Later This Year
Ensuring the safety of our exhibitors, speakers, attendees and customers is our primary focus
VIDEO: National Geographic - Earth Day - Jane Goodall
The sweeping documentary special highlights Dr. Goodall’s vast legacy of four decades transforming environmentalism, nonhuman animal welfare and conservation through her innovative approaches, becoming a worldwide icon.
50th Anniversary of Earth Day - 25 Earth Day Facts - Plus, How To Help The Planet Even While 'Social Distancing'
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Every year on April 22, people around the world mobilize to address some of the most urgent threats facing our environment, from climate change to deforestation to plastic pollution. We’re taking a look at what you need to know about this year’s Earth Day events, as well as looking at some fascinating Earth Day facts.
The Global Food Revolution Is Vertical
OVER $1 BILLION in investments into vertical farming worldwide have been raised in the last five years
Valoya Announces Addition of A Former Conviron VP To Its Board of Directors
Its Board of Directors will now be strengthened with the addition of Mr. Bill Mukanik, former VP Client Services at Conviron, one of the world’s leading growth chamber manufacturers and also Valoya’s long term partner
The Microgreens Show Episode 17 - Urban Farm $6000/wk To $250/wk
He will explain how the urban farm went from making $6000/wk to $250/wk
Can Vertical Farming Help In The Battle Against COVID-19?
For vertical farming companies, the increasingly-evident pressures facing the world’s food supply chains are confirmation of what they were already saying: resilient supply chains are hyper-local supply chains, especially when it comes to fresh produce
Innovation Consulting Community Team Proposes Sustainable Farming Container At ISU
In just a few months, a team of motivated students put together a proposal to implement a shipping container farm on Illinois State’s campus
Madar Farms To Sell It's UAE-Grown Vegetables Online Directly To Consumers For The First Time
Madar Farms is a local company providing a holistic approach to sustainability to help tackle food and water security challenges in the region