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ISF underscores international seed trade as a pillar of global food security
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (224+ words) ISF underscores international seed trade as a pillar of global food security'Vertical Farm Daily At the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, the International Seed Federation issued a statement emphasizing the essential role of international seed trade in strengthening…...
A guided tour inside Vertical Harvest's Portland facility
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (120+ words) A guided tour inside Vertical Harvest's Portland facility'Vertical Farm Daily Vertical Harvest sits on half an acre of land and produces as much food as an equivalent 250-acre farm; 500 times more efficient use of land than traditional farming But if…...
Fischer Farms introduces New Eden Plants, bringing vertically farmed houseplants into UK homes
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (320+ words) Vertical farming specialist, Fischer Farms, is expanding its New Eden brand into a new category, with the launch of New Eden Plants - a range of UK-grown, vertically farmed houseplants designed for modern homes. New Eden Plants brings the company's principles…...
Zimbabwean farmers’ undercover success stories
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (192+ words) Zimbabwean farmers" undercover success stories'Vertical Farm Daily Hydroponics farming is on the rise in Zimbabwe Keith Chipudhla told Farmer's Weekly that he turned to hydroponics in response to the growing challenges facing traditional agriculture, including water scarcity, limited access to…...
What is the potential of controlled environment strawberry production within the South central United States?
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (308+ words) What is the potential of controlled environment strawberry production within the South central United States?Vertical Farm Daily Strawberries are enjoyed for their taste, convenience, and nutritional benefits.(1) US strawberry consumption (2024) was approximately 1.24 billion kg (3.6 kg per capita) High demand…...
Philippines: Increasing office productivity with a lettuce harvest
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (123+ words) Office work apparently now includes farming, at least for former senator Manny Villar. The bilyonaryo has shown his fresh batch of lettuce harvest, not from a farm, but inside his office. A tall hydroponic tower has been churning out lettuce…...
New French applied research complex meets the needs of Breton growers
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (483+ words) A "3 million investment has led to the creation of 600 m" of new laboratories and 1,600 m" of next-generation greenhouses, selected as part of the France 2030 program to strengthen food sovereignty. This facility will help the 1,500 vegetable growers from the four Northern…...
India: Leaving begind engineering to chase a dream made of saffron
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (184+ words) Saffron is globally recognized as the most expensive spice in the world, heavily dependent on the cool, specific climate of the Kashmir valley. However, a groundbreaking agricultural experiment in Noida has proven that urban spaces can also cultivate this premium…...
Planteria Group launches Vegger in the UK
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (200+ words) Planteria Group launches Vegger in the UK'Vertical Farm Daily Planteria Group, the UK-based indoor plant solutions company founded in 1977, has announced the launch of Vegger in the United Kingdom, introducing a new concept in workplace environments The initiative centres on…...
University of Bologna brings vertical hydroponics to Nairobi landfill settlement
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (216+ words) University of Bologna brings vertical hydroponics to Nairobi landfill settlement'Vertical Farm Daily A research project led by the University of Bologna is introducing vertical hydroponic growing systems to informal settlements around Dandora, Nairobi's largest open-air landfill, as part of a…...