Vertical farms

Imagine needing to feed nearly 10 billion people by 2050, but having less farmland…

Operating like a Rubik's Cube, the robotic Opollo Farm supplies Phoenix’s Whole Foods stores with fresh greens.

A research team led by Prof. Xu Cao from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Chen Fan's team at Yazhouwan National Laboratory has successfully engineered a tomato variety optimized for vertical farming, significantly enhancing production efficiency in plant factory systems.

The concepts of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Vertical Farming and New Food Systems have become global topics of the future and dynamically developing markets. In times of climate change and increasingly frequent extreme weather phenomena, the aim of controlled environment agriculture is to find innovative solutions to global challenges such as food security, resource scarcity [...]

The Jones Food Company, operator of the UK’s largest vertical farms, has entered administration after failing to secure new investment. T...

Vertical farming can do more than lettuce. A research team has investigated the cultivation of six food groups in vertical farming: Crops, algae, mushrooms, insects, fish and cultivated meat. In this study, the researchers show the positive effects of vertical farming on both yield and environmental impact and underline its role in future food security.

Vertical Farming Transcends Lettuce: A Multidimensional Approach to Future Food Security In the evolving landscape of agricultural innovation, vertical farming has emerged not merely as a niche solution for leafy greens but as a versatile platform capable of revolutionizing food production across multiple categories. Recent research spearheaded by the TUMCREATE platform in Singapore—an advanced research […]

Vertical farming can do more than lettuce. A research team headed by TUMCREATE, a research platform in Singapore, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has investigated the cultivation of six food groups in vertical farming: crops, algae, mushrooms, insects, fish and cultivated meat. In this study published in PNAS Nexus, the researchers show the positive effects of vertical farming on both yield and environmental impact and underline its role in future food security.

Vertical farming is becoming more recognized as a viable solution to India’s agricultural issues, which include a paucity of water and a restricted amount of potentially arable land. Due to the fact that vertical farming has the potential to change food production and there is a growing interest in vertical farming costs analysis in India, […] This information Vertical Farming Costs in India: A Detailed Breakdown appeared first on AgriFarming

We recently published a list of 7 Worst Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where iPower Inc. (NASDAQ:IPW) stands against other worst vertical farming and hydroponic stocks to buy. Vertical farming and hydroponics have proven to be revolutionary solutions in the agriculture sector, […]

We recently published a list of 7 Worst Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYFM) stands against other worst vertical farming and hydroponic stocks to buy. Vertical farming and hydroponics have proven to be revolutionary solutions in the […]

We recently published a list of 7 Worst Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Agrify Corporation (NASDAQ:AGFY) stands against other worst vertical farming and hydroponic stocks to buy. Vertical farming and hydroponics have proven to be revolutionary solutions in the agriculture sector, […]

We recently published a list of 7 Worst Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VFF) stands against other worst vertical farming and hydroponic stocks to buy. Vertical farming and hydroponics have proven to be revolutionary solutions in the […]

We recently published a list of 7 Worst Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Edible Garden AG Incorporated (NASDAQ:EDBL) stands against other worst vertical farming and hydroponic stocks to buy. Vertical farming and hydroponics have proven to be revolutionary solutions in the […]

We recently published a list of 7 Worst Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ:GRWG) stands against other worst vertical farming and hydroponic stocks to buy. Vertical farming and hydroponics have proven to be revolutionary solutions in the agriculture sector, […]

We recently published a list of 7 Worst Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) stands against other worst vertical farming and hydroponic stocks to buy. Vertical farming and hydroponics have proven to be revolutionary solutions in the […]

In this article, we will look at the 7 Worst Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. Vertical farming and hydroponics have proven to be revolutionary solutions in the agriculture sector, addressing food security, sustainability, and urbanization challenges. The global hydroponics market is expected to grow to $25.1 billion by 2027 from $12.1 billion in […]

Vertical farming costs are an important factor to take into consideration for everyone who is interested in entering the controlled environment agriculture landscape. Vertical agriculture provides a sustainable solution to the problem of growing urban populations and decreasing arable land; nonetheless, it is vital to have a solid awareness of the financial landscape. The primary […] This information Breaking Down the Numbers: A Starter’s Guide to Vertical Farming Costs appeared first on AgriFarming

If you’re working with limited growing space and want to produce more food, you may not have to look for more acreage. Vertical farming allows producers to grow up rather than out. Join small-scale farmer Briana Yablonski to learn more about this unique growing method and how it compares to other types of agriculture. The post Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land appeared first on Modern Farmer.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Urban growth reduces available farmland, but vertical farming offers a smart way to feed populations. By stacking crops in environmentally controlled towers and other upright structures, you can grow more food using much less land and water. There’s only one catch — these farms need a lot of energy for lighting, […] The post Integrating Green Hydrogen With Vertical Farming appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

New research on using controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to grow plants with medicinal properties could lead to production methods that will increase one anti-cancer compound naturally produced by certain species of plants.

Vertical farming can solve the global food crisis, but traditional funding models fail. Web3 and DePINs offer a lifeline, enabling transparency, traceability and scalable growth for this critical industry.

The CEO of Oracle and close confidant of President Trump has spent nearly half a billion dollars on his vision of bringing tech to the business of growing produce.

ATHENS, Ga. — New research on using controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to grow plants with medicinal properties could lead to production methods that will increase one anti-cancer compound naturally produced by certain species of plants. The study, led by doctoral student Rebekah Maynard, was designed to identify crops to be used in medical treatments and […] The post CAES Vertical Farming Research Sheds Light on Producing Medicinal Compounds appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Plenty's recent valuation slash feels like the end of a long, drawn-out death sentence vertically farmed leafy greens. Is it actually? The post Progress report: Where are vertical farming’s biggest leafy green growers now? appeared first on AgFunderNews.

The company has also acquired Israeli biotech company Plantae for an undisclosed sum. The post With $115m in new funding, 80 Acres Farms tackles ‘the next big unlock for vertical farming’: plant genetics appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Plant factories are failing, with multiple companies closing or going bankrupt in recent months. This includes the largest vertical farm on the planet, in Compton, Los Angeles.

Zenith Global is delighted to announce details of its 6th annual Vertical Farming World Congress, set to take place from 7 to 9 October 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This annual industry event is recognised as the highest-level and most significant industry event of the year, welcoming a dedicated audience of vertical farm operators, suppliers, customers [...]

According to Silicon Valley Disposition, which is handling the sale on January 14-16, the auction features equipment “purchased new in 2022 for $8,000,000, never put into production." The post Brief: Vertical farmer Dream Harvest auctions off $8m of un-used kit purchased new in 2022 appeared first on AgFunderNews.

We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a […]

We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where iPower Inc. (NASDAQ:IPW) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a used warehouse, skyscraper, […]

We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYFM) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a […]

We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ:GRWG) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a used warehouse, skyscraper, […]

We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VFF) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a used […]

We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where urban-gro, Inc. (NASDAQ:UGRO) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a used warehouse, skyscraper, […]

We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE:LOCL) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a used […]

We recently compiled a list of the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Agrify Corporation (NASDAQ:AGFY) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a used warehouse, skyscraper, […]

In this article, we will discuss the 8 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Invest In. Vertical farming refers to producing food in vertically stacked layers, like in a used warehouse, skyscraper, or shipping container. Hydroponic agriculture refers to a technique for cultivating plants without traditional soil and replacing them with a mineral solution […]

Gooddrop aims to grow cotton in vertical farms and keep spinning mills on the site of these farms to produce textiles. The post Gooddrop’s ‘grow-to-wear’ apparel business looks to mass produce cotton using vertical farms appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Phytoform utilizes gene editing to accelerate changes that might naturally occur through traditional breeding methods. The post Phytoform says its gene-edited tomato could produce ‘up to 400% more fruit’ in a vertical farm appeared first on AgFunderNews.

Zeste Farms has developed its indoor vertical farm production system to be easy to operate and simple to repair. In April 2020 when Stan Kaplita started Zeste Farms, an indoor vertical farm in Paso Robles, Calif., the coronavirus pandemic was well established in the United States. “There was a lot of discussion of whether we [...]

The Farm Service Agency is making a change to its acreage reporting requirements to make it easier for vertical farming operations and smaller scale farms to qualify for USDA programs. 

Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants in vertically stacked layers in a building. This makes it possible to grow vegetables close to consumers, such as next to a supermarket. Since the conditions in a vertical farm are fully controlled, crops can also grow in extreme environments like deserts or cold, dark areas.

Researchers explore how dynamic environmental control in indoor farms could help us feed a growing population with nutritious, high-quality, locally grown fruit and vegetables. Vertical farming promises to revolutionize how we produce food in urban and extreme environments by optimizing plant growth through dynamic environmental control, particularly smart lighting that adjusts to electricity costs and [...]

A new computer program adjusts grow lights to cut down on electric bills without sacrificing photosynthesis.

To make sure everyone eats well in our crowded world, we need to innovate. Vertical farming systems, which grow plants intensively in an indoor setting, could be part of the answer—but to use them on a large scale we need to overcome key problems, especially the management of the energy-intensive, expensive light the plants need to grow.

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. The agriculture sector has always been crucial to both the global economy and everyday […]

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VFF) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. The agriculture sector has always been crucial to both the global economy and everyday […]

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ:GRWG) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. The agriculture sector has always been crucial to both the global economy and everyday life. However, […]

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYFM) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. The agriculture sector has always been crucial to both the global economy and everyday […]

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Edible Garden AG Incorporated (NASDAQ:EDBL) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. The agriculture sector has always been crucial to both the global economy and everyday […]

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where iPower Inc. (NASDAQ:IPW) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. The agriculture sector has always been crucial to both the global economy and everyday life. However, […]

We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. In this article, we are going to take a look at where urban-gro, Inc. (NASDAQ:UGRO) stands against the other vertical farming and hydroponic stocks. The agriculture sector has always been crucial to both the global economy and everyday life. However, […]

In this article, we will discuss the 7 Best Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Stocks to Buy. The agriculture sector has always been crucial to both the global economy and everyday life. However, to meet rising food demands, harmful farming practices have been widely adopted, contributing to climate change, deforestation, and soil degradation. As a result, […]

Also in this week’s farm technology news: Syngenta teams on pheromone-based pest control, and the Institute of Food Technologists appointed a new president.

Generate Capital recently invested $50 million in Grow Up Farms, which runs a renewable-energy-powered vertical farm in the UK. The post Generate Capital on backing vertical farming’s survivors: ‘We believe there is an opportunity and a better way’ appeared first on AgFunderNews.

A Durban-based urban farming company will be growing green vegetables without soil to contribute to sustainable agriculture by reducing water use and the need for pesticides.

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