Growing Agritech in the Fields of North Yorkshire
3 minute read A unique proposal, combining the modern farming technique of hydroponics with a bespoke holiday chalet development, could see farmers from around …
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UK’s Largest Vertical Farm that Uses Only Sunlight Begins First Harvest
2 minute read While hydroponic farms, also known as “vertical farms,” swap land use for electricity use one project is trying to achieve …
Meet the Mushroom Producer Turned Vertical Farmer
3 minute read A former mushroom farmer, now said to be Ireland’s first commercial vertical farmer, has signed a contract with foodservice provider, …
World’s largest vertical farm to be built near Bristol
2 minute read A food firm is planning what it says will be the world’s largest ‘vertical farm’ near Bristol as it seeks …
“Now’s the time the industry must come together for change,” says Jenney
3 minute read Two new dynamic and highly relevant events have been developed by the UK’s Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) to educate and …
New vertical farms will tackle global food challenges, and are set to be used by retailers, caterers and schools
3 minute read A next generation “vertical farming” system is being developed which will address global food challenges by using hi-tech growing methods …
FPC gears up for inaugural UK events to drive agritech innovation and recruitment
4 minute read The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), in conjunction with the University of Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology (LIAT), will present two …
Harper Adams University embarks on vertical farming trials
1 minute read Harper Adams University partnered with horticulture lighting firm Vertically Urban, to work on vertical farming technology. As part of a …
How Agritech is Creating an Urban Farming Ecosytem
3 minute read Modern farming relies heavily on agritech. From using technologies like blockchain to measure the food supply chain, to having IoT sensors placed …
Vertical farming on the rise in the UK
4 minute read What is vertical farming and does it have a role in the future of UK agriculture? With the pandemic having …
What exactly is Agriculture 4.0?
3 minute read In its latest launch of new tractor models New Holland firmly committed itself to Agriculture 4.0, a term that has started creeping …
The Future of Agriculture Relies on Technology, says TV Presenter Chris Bavin
< 1 minute read With the much-loved FPC Fresh Awards returning this year, celebrity presenter, Chris Bavin, joined Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce …
Infarm announces plans for largest vertical farming facility in UK
2 minute read Infarm has announced plans to open a new 9,760-square-metre vertical farm in Bedford, UK. The new facility – which Infarm …
FPC Future to Showcase Dutch Agritech Innovation
3 minute read FPC Future, taking place on 4 November at the Lincolnshire Showground, is proud to announce one of its special features, …
World leaders could dine on ‘vertically farmed’ vegetables at Cop26
4 minute read World leaders – including President Biden and Pope Francis – could dine on ‘vertically farmed’ vegetables at the global climate …
Vertical Farming World to meet in September
2 minute read With the theme of ‘Raising Expectations’, the 2nd Vertical Farming World Congress will host industry members, from global leaders to …
The science behind cultivating perfection
3 minute read For a long time, creating the perfect plant recipe has been a mere pipe dream for indoor growers as they …
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Vertical farming expected to grow worldwide
2 minute read The future of farming may not be neat rows of crops stretching out toward the horizon, but trays of plants …