Urban Agriculture Blog Feed — AGRITECTURE (25)

Singapore Vertical Farming Start-Up Expands to Hong Kong

November 27, 2019

Singapore Agritech Startup Sustenir Now Serving Hong Kong With Locally Grown, Low Emissions Kale

UAE Prepares To Build A Greenhouse On Mars

November 26, 2019

The Mars Science City project falls within the UAE’s objectives to lead the global scientific race to take people to Mars, and is part of the Mars 2117 Strategy.

Autogrow and Agritecture Release First-Ever Global CEA Census Report

November 25, 2019

Autogrow and Agritecture Release First-Ever Global CEA Census Report.

Agritecture Exclusive: D.C. Set to Become 3rd Major US City to Hire a Director of Urban Agriculture

November 19, 2019

An exclusive interview with Agritecture: D.C. Set to Become 3rd Major US City to Hire a Director of Urban Agriculture.

Vertical Farming Is On The Rise In London

November 19, 2019

The growing techniques are centuries-old, the agricultural technology is cutting (v)edge and the aesthetics look as if they are from the far-off future.

High Levels Of Lead In Soil Poses Threat To NYC Urban Gardens

November 15, 2019

A startling new study has found dangerous levels of the heavy metal sitting in the soil among the kale, carrots and arugula sprouting in backyards and community gardens across the city.

Ponix Farms Is Bringing Local Produce to Food Deserts In Atlanta

November 13, 2019

Ponix is a “food utility company” that creatively uses hydroponics technology to grow produce in solar-powered container farms, not unlike shipping containers.

A Key Impact Urban Farms Have On Our Food System: Engaging Communities

November 13, 2019

Urban Farms Are Supposed To Solve Our Food Woes. The Reality Is Not So Simple. It’s claimed they can tackle food deserts, reconnect neighbors and slash our food’s climate impact, but it’s hard to live up to so much hype.

A New York Story: Discover the Hydroponic Pizza

November 11, 2019

Jeffrey Tucker, owner of Stone Bridge Farm in Schuylerville, NY and Stone Bridge Pizza & Salad in Manhattan, worked with Henry Gordon-Smith, Managing Director of Agritecture to build hydroponic greenhouses on a 425-acre farm, in upstate NY.

The Second Generation Of Vertical Farming

November 10, 2019

The second generation of vertical farming is approaching. Here’s why it’s important.

Bowery Opens Its Largest Indoor Farm In Baltimore

November 8, 2019

This Google Ventures-backed indoor farming startup just opened its biggest farm yet. The Baltimore farm is 3.5 times as large as Bowery’s formerly largest farm—and is the latest attempt to make indoor farming work as a way to disrupt the agricultural system.

5 Start-Ups Revolutionizing Urban Farming In India

November 7, 2019

Growing urbanization has pushed farms out of the towns to the peripheries. But a new breed of farmers is taking farming by storm by helping us harvest superfoods sans chemicals and pesticides in our kitchen. Meet some of the urban farmers from around the country who ensure that these tiny shoots or

The Potential And Pitfalls Of Controlled Environment Agriculture

November 5, 2019

In this interview, Agritecture’s Jeffrey Landau alongside Gotham Greens, Cambridge University, Bowery Farming and Solar Foods examine the potential and the pitfalls of controlled environment agriculture.

Vertical Farming Company Plenty Plans To Open 2nd Location In Compton

November 4, 2019

After launching the South San Francisco farm this summer, the company will announce Friday that it has inked a deal to open a second vertical farm, this time in Compton.

Meet The Container Farm Helping To Feed A Dubai Community

November 3, 2019

The Sustainable City neighborhood is now home to a vertical farm that is already sowing the seeds of success

Agritecture Has Become A Global Phenomenon: An Interview With Henry Gordon-Smith

October 31, 2019

The Energy Bit recently interviewed Agritecture’s Managing Director, Henry Gordon-Smith. Henry Gordon-Smith is the Founder and Managing Director of Agritecture – a well-known figure in the modern Agricultural World.

Design For 'Smart Forest City' Unveiled For Mexico

October 30, 2019

Stefano Boeri unveils Smart Forest City covered in 7.5 million plants for Mexico

Restaurants In India Are Serving Fresh And Chemical-Free Food

October 28, 2019

A look at how hotels and restaurants in Delhi are embracing the idea of serving fresh and chemical-free food

Gotham Greens Plans To Open New Greenhouse In Colorado

October 25, 2019

New York-based Gotham Greens coming to Colorado, will open 30,000-square-foot facility in 2020 that will serve retailers throughout state and region.

Urban Greenhouses And The Future Of Food

October 24, 2019

This Article is part of 3 part blog series based on the book “Urban Greenhouse and the Future of Food” that illustrates the results of Student Challenge “Design the Ultimate Urban Greenhouse” and shares the visions of experts involved.

How 3D Printing, Vertical Farming, and Materials Science Are Overhauling Food

October 23, 2019

3D printing has already had a profound impact on the manufacturing sector. We are finally seeing the emergence of 3D printers that can print food itself.

Senator Has a Plan to Boost Urban Agriculture in the Philippines

October 22, 2019

SEN. Francis Pangilinan has urged the public to grow food in idle or abandoned government-owned lots and buildings to reduce urban poverty and ensure food security.

India's Hydroponic Farmers Are Building Businesses

October 21, 2019

Urban hydroponic farmers are making it possible to eat fresh, pesticide-free produce, with no soil use

Indoor Farm Operations Survey by Cornell University & Agritecture Consulting

October 18, 2019

In October 2018, Agritecture announced its partnership with Cornell University to foster industry research through a workforce development study. This study aims to develop an education and workforce training program. In May 2019, a Developing A Curriculum (DACUM) workshop was conducted

Harvest London Reconnects The City With Nature Through Proximity To Farming.

October 16, 2019

At Harvest London, they work directly with chefs to produce herbs and vegetables that would typically be next to impossible to source locally.

How Agritecture Built A Sustainable Content Engine

October 14, 2019

Agritecture, a consultancy and content provider in the urban farming space, has developed a nuanced content strategy that has helped fuel its growth from a blog to a multi-faceted company.

Aerofarms Launches Microgreens In All Northeast Whole Foods Markets