Vertical farming, as the name suggests, involves growing crops in stacked layers, typically in a controlled indoor environment. This innovative method of growing has been utilised as a solution to the challenges of traditional agriculture which comes alongside increasing demand for fresh produce, especially in urban areas. Vertical farming comes with complexities and challenges as well as a host of benefits which we will discuss in this article.
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To explore the rise of edible flowers in modern cuisine, we speak with Glen Cheynier, the General Manager of Wesh Grow. Located in a repurposed underground parking space in Paris, this innovative urban farm is a proud member of the Kroptek Network. Glen shared insights into the growing prominence of edible flowers, not only as an aesthetic enhancement to dishes but as unique capsules of flavour.
Container farming, once heralded as the future of agriculture, now faces scrutiny following the shutdown of numerous projects. In this article, we’ll run through the key misconceptions surrounding container farming, shedding light on why it hasn’t always lived up to the lofty expectations set by both consumers and investors.
At Kroptek we are focussed on facilitating the growth of high-quality crops sustainably and profitably all year round, at the lowest possible cost to consumers and the environment. We understand that growers need solutions which prioritise customisability and a good Return on Investment (ROI).
La Boîte à Champignons, a trailblazer in the urban agriculture industry and a valued associate of the Kroptek Network, has launched its newest innovation – Mushroom Compost.
We spoke to Jon Howe, founder and chief grower at Sunden Farms Inc., to discuss three common pitfalls with commercial CEA projects.
We are delighted to introduce the second generation of our popular Sunstream toplight, the Sunstream Mk2. Redesigned and highly customisable.
We sit down with Peter Lennox, Project Manager at Kroptek for a discussion on scaling Controlled Environment Agriculture projects and the journey that led him to Kroptek.
In this article, we explore the evolving relationship between organic farming and vertical farming.
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