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Charting New Frontiers in Sustainable Agriculture with Vertical Farming and Aquaponics
Discover this week's latest development from the world of Controlled Environment Agriculture.
Marc Lev Shulman
February 25, 2024
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This Week in Indoor Farming: Revolutionizing the Agricultural Horizon with Vertical Farms and Aquaponics
Jones Food Company (JFC) has launched its second vertical farm, JFC2, near Lydney in Gloucestershire, representing a major leap in sustainable agriculture and technology in the UK. This innovative agricultural model combines cutting-edge technology and sustainability, growing 8 varieties of herbs and 11 varieties of salads using 90% less water and 100% renewable energy. The farm operates non-stop, boosting land efficiency by 15 times within a space equivalent to 56 tennis courts, or 3.6 acres. JFC2 significantly cuts the carbon footprint of food production by minimizing food miles and utilizing renewable energy. James Lloyd-Jones, the founder, sees JFC2 as a key to offering premium, sustainable food all year at competitive prices, addressing climate change and food security challenges. The farm exemplifies the future of farming, aiming to revolutionize food production with its sustainable practices and technological advances, marking a new era in reducing agriculture’s environmental impact and enhancing food production sustainability.
Agrotopia, situated atop the REO Auction's warehouse in Roeselare, Belgium, has emerged as Europe's largest rooftop greenhouse and a pioneer in vertical horticulture. Urban Crop Solutions leads the project, introducing an innovative vertical cultivation system that seeks to revolutionize agricultural space efficiency through a three-tower system, each 10 meters high, for multilayer cultivation of key crops like leafy greens, strawberries, and sprouts. This initiative, a collaboration between the public and private sectors, aims to set new standards in agricultural innovation and sustainability. With a focus on maximizing space efficiency and leveraging natural sunlight supplemented by dynamic LED lighting, the project combines innovation with sustainability. It also serves as a research foundation for refining cultivation techniques, emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing sustainable agriculture. Despite facing challenges in climate conditioning, irrigation, and plant management, the collaboration with academic partners seeks to overcome these hurdles, highlighting the project's role in pushing the boundaries of the industry.
Agriloops has successfully raised €13 million for the development of "Mangrove #1," its inaugural commercial-scale aquaponic farm, located in Bréal-sous-Montfort, France. This funding will support the creation of one of Europe's largest aquaponic farms, anticipated to produce over 100 tons of shrimp and vegetables annually, showcasing a significant leap from R&D to full-scale production. The company, founded by Jérémie Cognard and Romain Vandame in 2016, aims to revolutionize aquaculture through its patented saltwater aquaponics technology, emphasizing sustainability and the well-being of both nature and humans. The investment, a mix of equity, debt, and grants, saw contributions from a wide array of investors, including a remarkable crowdfunding campaign. "Mangrove #1" represents a crucial step in demonstrating the scalability and profitability of Agriloops' innovative technology, with strong backing from financial and banking partners, including BNP Paribas Développement and the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, reflecting a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture and French innovation.
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