Reading Time: 2 minutes Vertical farming is transforming urban landscapes. Vertical farms utilise advanced technologies to achieve a 10‑fold increase in food production per square foot compared to traditional
Reading Time: 3 minutes The UK government has unveiled a landmark £86 billion investment package in science and technology research and development—designed to power long-term economic growth, drive job creation,
Reading Time: < 1 minute Italian agritech pioneer Planet Farms is set to establish a major vertical farming operation in the UK, investing more than £25 million in a new
Reading Time: 2 minutes A 19th-century stable in the heart of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, has been transformed into a pioneering vertical farm, demonstrating how renewable energy and sustainable agriculture can
Reading Time: 2 minutes British agritech specialist Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has completed its first major shipment of vertical farming equipment to a landmark agricultural development in Dubai. The
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK horticulture sector is actively contributing to the nation’s goal of achieving net zero emissions, with a range of initiatives and strategies aimed at
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agritech companies are under increasing pressure to prove the return on investment (ROI) of their solutions to farmers who are navigating tighter margins, labour shortages
Reading Time: 4 minutes British farming finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with rising costs, alterations to inheritance tax, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Against this backdrop, agritech is
Reading Time: 2 minutes A high-profile row has erupted between two of the UK’s leading green energy entrepreneurs over a proposed shake-up of the country’s electricity pricing – a
Reading Time: 2 minutes LettUs Grow Ltd, a pioneering innovator in aeroponic irrigation technology, has announced a global distribution partnership with KG Systems, a leading force in large-scale horticultural
Reading Time: 2 minutes Vertical farming is emerging as a leading solution for achieving sustainable agriculture in the UK, delivering significant environmental benefits such as reduced water consumption, lower
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agricultural innovation is emerging as a key driver in helping UK growers achieve food security in an era marked by climate change, resource scarcity and
Reading Time: < 1 minute An eye-catching 12-storey tower is transforming the city centre’s skyline, built and joined onto the former Woolworths store, ‘stepping up’ the building away from Oxford
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the UK, a quiet yet profound revolution is taking place within the sphere of greenhouse agriculture. Modern cultivators are increasingly deploying sophisticated technology to
Reading Time: 3 minutes As farmers worldwide grapple with volatile weather patterns, supply chain disruptions, and mounting pressure to meet sustainability goals, we predict that 2025 will be a
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe’s most expansive vertical farm has opened its doors, promising to produce up to 20 million bags of salads and herbs each year by stacking
Reading Time: 3 minutes Flex Farming, based in the UK, focuses on vertical farming by integrating energy systems with crop production. Co-founded by Ahmad Mohseni, the company’s unique business
Reading Time: 2 minutes GrowUp Farms, a leading UK vertical farming business, has announced the appointment of Mike Hedges as its new CEO in a move that will support
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agritech is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with startups at the forefront of innovations that address global challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainability.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape. One of the most effective methods is
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