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 …
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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 …
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Vertical farming method to produce UK strawberries ‘nine months a year’
2 minute read The strawberries are produced in vertically stacked beds under fully controlled conditions, with plants watered using a hydroponic feed instead …
Urban Agriculture – What’s it all about?
3 minute read For as long as traditional outdoor crops are exposed to ever-volatile climates around the globe there will always be variations …
World’s largest indoor vertical farm commences construction
2 minute read Aerofarms, a leader in indoor vertical farming has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary in the UAE, AeroFrarms AgX LTD …
New Agri-informatics facility to help accelerate pace of digital agriculture adoption
3 minute read A new £3.2 million Agri-informatics facility has been officially opened at Cranfield University by Rt Hon. George Eustice MP, the …
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Farms of the future: The bigger picture
3 minute read “We’re looking at a future where farmers will be operating their businesses in an agritech environment fully underpinned by automation, …
The perfect balance of agritech and marketing
2 minute read Glowfarms was formed in mid 2020 by Luc de Vries and Ben Pieterse with the goal of creating a vertical …