iFarm joins the largest global tech ecosystem of the Gulf region Hub71 to drive vertical farming technologies in the area
You can grow herbs most of the year outdoors in Provence, but Capsum, a producer of high-end cosmetics, has just opened an indoor lab-farm inside its manufacturing site in Marseille.
iFarm StackGrow represents a new generation of vertical farms that is approaching full autonomy. In addition to drastically reducing the amount of manual labor, these farms use proprietary software to increase yield by 50%, and reduce electric costs by up to 30%.
Construction is already well underway to build a market-leading vertical farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and we’re pleased to confirm that iFarm technology is at the heart of the new venture.
What are the pros and cons of vertical farming? It can be done year-round in any climate, and grows natural crops. However, vertical farming has higher initial costs and needs sustainable energy.
Basics at vertical farm system: racks, lightning, ventilation and climate control at indoor farm, water system and nutrition, vertical farm management system, monitoring and sensors for industrial hydroponic plant growth, automation and human labor
Choose a site for vertical farm, Create a vertical farm project model, Complete construction of the vertical farm, Integrate vertical farm management software, Plant the first seeds and teach your staff vertical farming techniques
This is the fifth post in a 5-part series on the differences between vertical farms and greenhouses, and the considerations that will help farming entrepreneurs decide which is right for their situation.
This is the fourth post in a 5-part series on the differences between vertical farms and greenhouses, and the considerations that will help farming entrepreneurs decide which is right for their situation.
Are vertical farms more expensive to run than greenhouses? Take a look at the non-energy-related expenses of indoor farming and maximise profits with iFarm.
iFarm technologies. You will be fully equipped to grow greens, berries, and vegetables all year round.
In this article, we’re talking about iFarm Berry vertical farms, where you can grow delicious, sweet and fragrant strawberries all year round.
Take a look behind the scenes of vertical plant automation and find out what it takes to bring a smart farm to life with exciting exploded-view diagrams.
There are two ways to build and staff an iFarm: High-tech, with automation, robots and high CapEx, or simple, with manual processes and more employees. In this article, we dive into the differences between the options – and the many shades of gray in between them! Which would you choose?
Leafy greens vertical farm water usage, and how works the hydroponics industrial system and vertical farming water system
Indoor vertical farm facility requirements, Equipment for Vertical Farm, Electricity amount to grow Lettuce and Strawberries with vertical farming, How to Reduce Energy Consumption of Vertical Farm