Fields, Greenhouses or Vertical Farms: What Is the Best Way to Grow Food in a Changing Climate?

Fields, greenhouses or vertical farms: what is the best way to grow food in a changing climate?

Aaron Watkins/ShutterstockWhen most people picture British farming, they probably imagine fields of wheat, potatoes or vegetables stretching across the countryside. But some of the food on supermarket shelves is produced in environments that look very different. A tomato might spend its entire life inside a glasshouse, growing more than 20 metres tall with water and nutrients delivered directly to its roots. A lettuce could be grown inside a bui…

Fields, greenhouses or vertical farms: what’s the best possible approach to develop meals in a converting local weather?

When most of the people image British farming, they most likely consider fields of wheat, potatoes or greens stretching around the nation-state. However probably the most meals on grocery store cabinets is produced in environments that glance very other. A tomato may spend its whole existence within a glasshouse, rising greater than 20 metres tall with water and vitamins delivered immediately to its roots. A lettuce might be grown within a devel…

Affinor Growers launches $200,000 private placement to fund vertical farming technologies

Affinor Growers Inc. has announced plans for a non-brokered private placement of up to 5,000,000 units at $0.04 per unit, aiming to raise gross proceeds of up to $200,000. Each unit comprises one common share and one warrant, with each warrant allowing the purchase of an additional share at $0.10 within…

Can vertical farming rise to the challenge?

Vertical farming business leaders will take stock of the sector’s future at the 7th Vertical Farming World Congress on 5-7 October in central London, after a demanding year of heightened financial pressure despite the technology's evident climate benefits.