Urban Agriculture Blog Feed — AGRITECTURE (22)

USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

May 13, 2020

USDA announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.

Two Urban Farms Growing Food Sustainably In Brazil

May 11, 2020

In the Brazilian cities of São Paulo and Porto Alegre large vertical farming projects are being started.

Impact Of Global Food Supply Chains During A Global Pandemic

May 7, 2020

The majority of the world's population lives in countries that are dependent on, at least partially, imported food.

Circulytics Is A New Used Tool To Measure A Businesses’ Circularity

May 6, 2020

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation Releases New Tool to Measure Businesses’ Circularity

Grow Gothenburg's Land Matchmaking Platform Goes Global

May 4, 2020

Grow Gothenburg is mapping the growing farming community across the world and making it easier for people to find their nearest urban or small scale farm.

CEA Integrated System Analysis: A Perspective On Circularity

May 1, 2020

The principles of the circular economy are closely related to the methodology used in Agritecture’s controlled environment agriculture design.

Gulf Region Commits $200m To Safeguard Its Food Security With Agtech

April 30, 2020

Amid Covid-19, the Gulf region commits $200m to safeguard its food security with AgTech.

Change In Buying Patterns Effects The World's Largest Wholesale Produce Market

April 29, 2020

Hunts Point Produce Market, Bronx, N.Y., is adjusting to wildly fluctuating demand, but supply remains strong since the COVID-19 pandemic began to shut down much of society as people abide by stay-at-home orders.

Aquaponics Presents A New Way To Grow Sustainable Fish And Veggies

April 28, 2020

The world’s wild fish stocks are decreasing, and the production of farmed fish has doubled in the last 15 years. By moving these farms onto land, commercial-scale aquaponics operations could revolutionize food production, using less space, water, and energy than ever before.

How NYC's Farmers Markets are Successfully Surviving COVID-19

April 27, 2020

An interview with Liz Carollo. Learn how Greenmarket, a staple of New York’s local food scene for over 40 years and the largest network of outdoor farmers markets in the US, has adapted in the epicenter of COVID-19 to remain operational.

Vertical Farms Are Seeing A Surge In Demand For Greens Grown Indoors

April 24, 2020

Indoor, urban vertical farms are seeing a surge in demand that could signal a lasting change in how we get our fruits and vegetables.

How Hospitals Can Use On-Site Agricultural Methods To Turn Food Into Medicine

April 23, 2020

Hospitals have started to take a proactive stance to healthcare—focusing on also maintaining health, rather than just curing illnesses. Today, hospital campuses have their own organic farms, hydroponic systems, and rooftop gardens, shortening the food supply chain and ensuring the availability of fr

How Consumers Can Protect Local Food Systems: Takeaways From Agritecture's Digital Conference

April 23, 2020

Key takeaways from week 3 of Agritecture’s Travel-Free Digital Conference Series

Using AI For Circular, Self-Sufficient Communities In Sweden

April 22, 2020

Inspired by computer games, the project puts in place organic food production, locally produced and stored energy, comprehensive recycling, and climate positive buildings.

How This Urban Farm Is Supplying A Growing Demand For Microgreens In Manila

April 21, 2020

Urban Roots is an indoor, hydroponic farm growing microgreens in the heart of Metro Manila. They currently grow different kinds of microgreens, addressing the high demand and low supply of these products in the Philippines.

The World Is Changing; Join Us In Designing A Resilient Local Food Future

April 20, 2020

Designer is a one-of-a-kind urban agriculture business planning platform, with three distinct features that, combined, create the lowest-cost, data-driven way to plan your new urban farming venture.

Singapore Ramps Up Rooftop Farming As Virus Upends Supply Chains

April 17, 2020

Singapore announced new measures to accelerate local food production as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global supply chains

The Circular Future Of The Urban Horticulture

April 16, 2020

An Interview with Wouter Verkerke on how to transform the current systems towards circularity and redesign systems.

How NYC Urban Farms Are Pivoting To Stay In Business During COVID-19

April 15, 2020

New York City faces the impacts and rapid spread of COVID-19, closed restaurants, disrupted food supply chains, and overwhelmed grocery stores.

Agritecture Releases First-Ever Digital Platform For Planning Urban Farms

April 13, 2020

Agritecture has released its beta version of Agritecture Designer - the world’s first digital platform for planning urban farms.

#EssentialFarmers Project Helping Local Farms During COVID-19

April 11, 2020

Empower local farms and non-essential workers by connecting everyday people with paid and volunteer farm opportunities so that they can literally and figuratively put food on the table.

AI And The Future Of Food Production: Takeaways From Agritecture's Digital Conference

April 9, 2020

Key takeaways from week 2 of Agritecture’s Travel-Free Digital Conference Series

How PlantForm Is Responding To COVID-19 Testing And Treatment Needs

April 8, 2020

PlantForm Corporation is working with Canadian and international partners on two initiatives that will use the company's plant-based biopharmaceutical platform to address the global COVID-19 crisis

Urban Agriculture Across NYC's 5 Boroughs

April 7, 2020

Urban agriculture promotes a wide range of agricultural uses throughout the boroughs and to inform the public at large on specific ways in which they may work towards a more equitable and sustainable city.

What We Learned In Week 1 Of Agritecture's Digital Conference Series

April 6, 2020

Key takeaways from week 1 of Agritecture’s Travel-Free Digital Conference Series

Wafra International Investment Company Invests In Food Security With $100M To Pure Harvest Smart Farms