Over the past decade, vertical farming has been touted as a disruptor in agriculture. However, as of late 2021 it appears the innovation, and the high-tech controlled environment agriculture sector as a whole, have hit what Gartner refers to as a “trough of disillusionment”.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of Oceania, characterized by rapid urbanization, a new wave of innovation is poised to revolutionize how we cultivate and access fresh produce. With this urban surge, the importance of locally sourced produce becomes paramount, prompting a shift towards efficient solut
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It’s no secret that automation is transforming every sector of the economy. With the cost of labor increasing dramatically in recent years, combined with meaningful improvements in technology development, cost-benefit analyses are increasingly tilting in the favor of automation.
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The neighborhood farm is back! After experiencing the hardships brought about by Covid-19, Farm.One has returned to Brooklyn with their inspiring story of revival, access, and sustainability. Agritecture spoke with Rob Laing, founder and CRO of Farm.One, to learn more about what this reopening means
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In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Khalid Shokair and his family have established Bather Smart Farm, a 2500-square-meter facility that grows microgreens, edible flowers, salad greens, and herbs. They are pioneering vertical farming in the region and operate the first smart farm of its kind in S
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Agritecture Designer recently introduced a new modeling feature: the ability to design container farms. This method of farming has many advantages for the right farmer and is a great way for smaller operations to get off the ground because of the (typically) lower CapEx involved in opening the farm.
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Vertical farming has taken cities by storm, enabling urbanites to grow produce within their own homes and entrepreneurs to meet the growing demand for fresher and higher quantities of locally-grown produce. We often hear about vertical farms using water sustainably, 95% less than traditional open fi
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Are the solutions pushed by the CEA industry really that impactful regarding holistic sustainability? Are we conveniently ignoring the carbon footprint story when we boast about 95% water savings and longer product shelf-life?
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The global indoor farming market has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade. Today, many CEA facilities operate successfully around the globe. However, some indoor farming installations worldwide are not as efficient as possible.
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In light of multiple CEA closures and bankruptcy filings, this is a huge indication of future potential for the industry! This article offers a great read of Kroger, which may influence other retailers to follow or be left behind.
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Agritecture is announcing the upcoming launch of Agritecture Designer, a first-of-its-kind online platform focused on controlled environment agriculture (CEA).
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In vertical farming and CEA facility development, the ability to maximize one’s physical footprint is of utmost importance. Mobile racking solutions, such as those from Montel, allow farms to do more with less space, saving money and increasing yield per square foot.
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The farm will save over 250m litres of water annually and produce over 1m kg of food.
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Launching the first vertical farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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This vertical farming startup used Agritecture Designer to actualize their farm and overcome the numerous urban agricultural hurdles.
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This 9-step guide to CEA facility design ensures that you “know before you grow” and that you're well-prepared to act on unexpected challenges.
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Temporary public spaces have become the new attraction. Here’s how two architects plan to use these spaces for food production.
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CEADS will provide CEA growers with a means of doing a self-evaluation of their operations to achieve sustainability certification.
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This architect has envisioned the upgrade of a residential community in Mexico to feed residents even in the face of urban drought.
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Climate change continues to distress and challenge farmers. How can we adapt to ensure a secure food system?
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How the mass adoption of personalized nutrition is changing people’s health and the food industry
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Here are Agritecture’s top predictions for the future of CEA for 2021 and beyond.
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Investing in the right equipment and a tall growing space is the best way to secure your business’ future.
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If you don't already, chances are you'll soon be eating produce from indoor farms.
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Transforming an abandoned quarry in Switzerland into the world’s largest vertical farm, whilst pioneering circularity by reusing cities’ waste.
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Driscoll’s and Plenty announced a joint development partnership to grow Driscoll’s proprietary flavorful strawberries year-round in Plenty’s vertical indoor farms. Driscoll’s 100 years of farming heritage has been furthered by Plenty’s industry-leading, sustainable, indoor farming technology.
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Publix Super Markets has been partnering with hydroponic growers to supply their stores of hydroponically-grown lettuce. This undertaking is a response to strong consumer demand for fresh produce, and to support the communities in which they operate.
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iFarm, a startup that provides innovative solutions for growing fresh greens, berries and vegetables, raised $4M in funding
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