Tag Archive: vertical farming

Study Finds Climate Change Will Expand Globe’s Agricultural Land

Catherine Sherriffs

Living in the Canadian province of Quebec, I’ve dreamed of having a longer outdoor growing season. Like many places, our summers are beautiful here, but far too short. A new study says I might one day get my wish, but that’s not necessarily a good thing.  Published in the journal PLOS ONE, the findings suggest…

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The State of Indoor Farming

Tempted to start planning an indoor farming startup? Maybe you’re already working on such a project, or have recently launched the first phase of your operation. There are a few things you might want to know about the current climate in the indoor agriculture industry. These tips and insights from the world of ag finance,…
January 24, 2018
Agent Green

What Is Vertical Gardening?

The perfect way to increase your possible food production in a small space without reducing harvest quality! While square foot gardening has its uses, vertical gardening gives plants better air flow, which in turn, reduces pest and disease issues. Better still, you’re not limited to growing in soil. In fact, you don’t need any ground…
October 11, 2017
Tammy Clayton

Scotland Enters Vertical Farming with Total Automation

Commercial indoor agriculture in the UK is largely based in England and Wales with vertical farming being focused on in London. A situation that changes this fall with the launch of Scotland’s first vertical farm. There are no ZipGrow Towers here. This growing rack system could change everything. Not just in the UK, but globally.…
September 18, 2017
Amber

Urban Gardens and Green Spaces: Holistic Environmental Health

You don’t have to work in a garden or partake of its harvest to benefit from one. Research is proving that urban gardens and green spaces have a profound effect on a person’s physical and mental health, and the community environment. An ornamental garden is not frivolous or wasted space. They have the power to…
June 28, 2017
Tammy Clayton

EcoQube Frame: Growing Microgreens the Easy Way

Sometimes the simplest things are the most awesome. Take a seed, for instance, packed with everything new life needs to get started. This makes growing microgreens one of the easiest and most nutrient-dense crops. A Sprinkle A Day… Size matters least in terms of health benefits from plants? Yes! The bigger the plant, the more…
June 19, 2017
Callie