Rural indoor agriculture is a ‘critical’ part of our food systems, says new report from EIT Food
Urban agriculture is one of the big draws of growing indoors, but CEA facilities can benefit those living in rural areas just as well.
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Beyond Microgrids: Holistic CEA Energy Solutions
Anyone familiar with the CEA industry is aware of the critical importance of energy in running an indoor vertical farm. Without consistent and reliable power, these farms can endure lower yields or even suffer a loss of crops, which translates to a loss of revenue.
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Shaping the Future of Food with NEOM’s Juan Carlos Motamayor
NEOM Food aims to lead the transformation of Saudi and global food systems by mobilizing extensive resources, and by providing its partners with a progressive legal framework and the flexible, comprehensive support that they need to do ground-breaking R&D, create novel solutions and launch t
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How cities will feed their citizens in the future
Henry Gordon Smith explains why — in a phase of a changing climate and a more urbanised society — we need to bring the greenery to us in the city.
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5 Organizations Trying To Solve CEA's Energy Problems
Various organizations are making significant strides in addressing energy efficiency. In this article we highlight 5 organizations trying to solve CEA's energy challenges in unique ways.
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Mixing solar power and agriculture: A blueberry farm does a test run
The University of Maine is studying how mounting solar panels in wild blueberry patches will affect income and production. The plants rebounded well from construction but so far show signs of producing fewer berries.
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Is Cold Plasma the Next Big Technology Breakthrough in Indoor Ag?
Technology for CEA is constantly evolving, and there is often crossover between technology that can be used for traditional outdoor agriculture and for indoor operations. In this article, we explore an emerging technology, cold plasma.
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Coffee as we know it is in danger. Can we breed a better cup?
Farmers in the Bean Belt perilously depend on just two species. New breeding — and traditional growing practices — could fix that.
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The USDA Steps Up Its Investments in Regional Food Systems
The USDA is investing in struggling communities by creating jobs and investing in economic development of regional food systems.
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Want to Invest in the CEA Industry? Do Your Due Diligence First.
Before confidently investing in any business, one must understand the current state of the industry, particularly the operational risks and long term viability of businesses operating within that sector. However, emerging sectors, like controlled environment agriculture (CEA), are particularly chall
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Here's Why This Vertical Farming Expert Transitioned from Grower to Supporter
It's been well-established that more experienced growers are needed in the burgeoning indoor ag sector. As a result, some companies are looking to scoop up talent from the cannabis industry which has many overlaps, but also some key differences, with indoor food production.
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Supporting Resilient Agriculture with Agritecture’s Sustainability Analyst
Meet Agritecture’s Sustainability Analyst, Brakeley Bryant.
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Can vertical farming survive the downturn?
Infarm, Europe’s only vertical farming unicorn, has just opened its largest growing facility yet. It’s a 10k square metre warehouse on the outskirts of Bedford, a town in the east of England that’s more known for wool than leafy greens.
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Building Cross-Discipline Coalitions with Agritecture’s Food Systems Consultant
Meet Agritecture’s Food Systems Consultant, Christian Kanlian.
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Laurent Troost revives an abandoned structure in Manaus by inserting a tropical garden inside
Belgian architect Laurent Troost updates the Cassina Innovation House with biophilic design.
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Embracing Nature with Agritecture's Digital Media Associate
Meet Agritecture’s new Digital Media Associate, Sarah Jordan.
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Local Food Isn't the Climate Solution You Want it to Be
Local food is better for the environment. That’s one of the most stubborn myths when it comes to sustainable food systems and one of the bubbles I’ve been trying to burst when talking to people about their eating habits.
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Here’s Why Architects and Farm Planners Love Working With Montel
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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Re-Nuble Partners With Cruz Foam To Create Indoor Farm Nutrients From Seafood
Re-Nuble is looking to produce nutrients from organic waste for indoor farms, by partnering with California-based CruzFoam, to curb wastage from seafood operations.
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Lessons from the past for a more resilient food future
Henry Gordon-Smith, Agritecture’s founder and CEO, offers his input on how to support climate-resilient urban agriculture.
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Global Food Supply-Chain Issues Call for Solutions
A new UC Davis study sheds light on how trade, and centrality in the global wheat trade network, affects food security.
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Venture Capital Makes Headlines. But What Are the Other Pathways for CEA Financing?
Agritecture’s Economics and Data Analysis Intern, Ryan Glanville, explores alternatives to venture capital in funding a new CEA facility.
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Here’s The Latest Data On Climate And Food And It’s Not Good
Challenges abound as industrial agriculture is threatened by access to key resources from water to healthy soils.
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6 Recommendations for NYC’s New Director of Urban Agriculture
Henry Gordon-Smith offers suggestions for the new Director of Urban Agriculture of NYC.
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From Hobby to Commercial Scale: Surna's 15+ Year History Assisting Indoor Growers
With 16 years of industry experience, Surna is one of the leading facility design firms in indoor agriculture, with particular expertise in climate management. Before the legalization of cannabis production within certain regions and the development of the commercial indoor farming industry, Surna b
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Artificial Photosynthesis Can Produce Food Without Sunshine
Scientists have found a way to create food independent of sunlight by using artificial photosynthesis.
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Emirates Flight Catering Opens World’s Largest Vertical Farm In Dubai
The farm will save over 250m litres of water annually and produce over 1m kg of food.
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How Good Food Enterprises Are Thriving In The Covid-19 Era
Food retail is highly consolidated, enabling big chains to raise prices, pay low wages and glean huge profits without accountability. How can we change this?
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