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
Reading Time: 4 minutes A precision-bred tomato variety that produces up to 400% more fruit over one year than conventional tomatoes could be a breakthrough crop for precision breeding
Reading Time: 2 minutes Pioneering a new era in greenhouse technology, LettUs Grow, renowned experts in advanced aeroponic irrigation, unveiled their latest innovation, the Aeroponic Rolling Bench™, at an
Reading Time: 3 minutes In a game-changing move for indoor agriculture, Swedish startup Direct Carbon is making CO2 more affordable and accessible for vertical farmers and greenhouse growers. The
Reading Time: 2 minutes Plants grow in vertically stacked layers inside an urban building, could revolutionise agriculture by bringing food production right next to consumers. Imagine fresh vegetables grown
Reading Time: 2 minutes The 2024 FPC Fresh Awards put a spotlight on the technological and sustainable innovations driving the future of the fresh produce industry. Widely regarded as
Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide Local Salads (WWLS), a UK-based vertical farming company, is set to transform the agricultural landscape with a series of innovative strategies designed to reduce
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fresh Direct, a leading UK provider of foodservice fresh produce, has strengthened its commitment to innovative farming by partnering with GrowUp Farms, a British vertical
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s food security is teetering on a precarious edge. With climate change disrupting traditional agriculture, Brexit complicating imports, and global conflicts creating further uncertainties,
Reading Time: 2 minutes A recent study conducted by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has shed new light on the environmental viability of vertical farming,
Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2024, the UK has positioned itself at the forefront of the global agritech revolution, leading the way with groundbreaking innovations and strategic investments. This
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s agritech sector has seen significant advancements this year, particularly with the establishment of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, which aims to drive innovation at
Reading Time: < 1 minute Bloemteknik (t/a Bloem), a leading provider of customised horticultural lighting solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Ecopromt, a company specialising in the design and
Reading Time: 2 minutes Entire Supply Chain Unites to Urge Government Action In an unprecedented move, the entire UK food and drink supply chain, including the farming industry, has
Reading Time: 2 minutes GreenTech Amsterdam 2024 has concluded, leaving a lasting impression of a horticultural industry on the cusp of transformation. Pioneering companies unveiled groundbreaking innovations that promise
Reading Time: 3 minutes “The problem is not that people aren’t willing to eat leafy greens, but that it is difficult to produce them in an efficient, predictable way
Reading Time: 3 minutes The United Kingdom’s agricultural sector is at the cusp of a transformative journey towards sustainability. As global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and
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