Newsletter #21 Vertical Farming

Scaling, new markets, JOBS (new) and ..... an ask from the team.

May 17, 2021

This week we see some activities in different markets, like Aruba and Kuwait. And we see more and more trends on farms that are upscaling their operations.

This week we have an ask. At the bottom of the newsletter we showed a technology model to plot vertical farming on. Can you have a look and tell us where you think vertical farming is (Q2, 2021)?

Plus, we are getting some questions regarding positions in farms. So we added a new category called jobs below. We hope the network can help.

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A unique vertical farm can produce 10 times more seed potatoes a year. "Our goal was to develop a universal multifunctional tool that would tap into the natural potential of different varieties, increase their productivity, and improve quantitative parameters.” Link.
Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, FreshDirect step up distribution from AeroFarms. Newark, N.J.-based AeroFarms said Thursday that it plans to double its product offering at Whole Foods and, for Amazon Fresh, has expanded from one to five distribution centers, increasing availability throughout the New York metropolitan area. Link.
Earth’s ‘digital twin’ provides food for thought. THE power of super computers and Artificial Intelligence software is currently being harnessed to build a ‘digital twin’ of the Earth that could soon be used to help solve some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. Link.
New Recycling Technology Developed for Smart Farm Culture Fluids. The research team developed a UV light sterilization system that has similar performance to imported devices while being available at a less than half price. Link.
Don’t Ever Short Human Ingenuity: Part 1. Another facet of the scenario looks at food production, where we can find truly amazing performance. Consider row crops. Link.
Where all grow corn, this farm grows lettuce. Visiting an indoor farm has been at the top of my bucket list ever since I claimed the title of being an indoor farming armchair expert. Link.
Regenerative agriculture 'key to future-proofing food sector', says EIT Food. Link.
Agtech expert calls for sensor focus as part of biosecurity strategy. A leading agriculture expert from CQUniversity Australia has urged the Federal Government not to ignore digital technologies in budget commitments to national biosecurity initiatives. Link.

Interesting / news / outside / jobs / something else

Affinor Growers Prepares for Vertical Farming in Aruba. Link.
US (NY): 'First USDA-certified organic vertical farm' in Northeast region. Link.
Vertical Future and Crate to Plate plan fleet of London shipping container farms. Link.
Kuwait Agro partners with &Ever to exclusively distribute &Ever Kuwait fresh greens and herbs. Link.
New London Vertical Farm Offers Eco-Friendly Greens Picked And Delivered Within 24 Hours. Link.

Interesting / news / outside / jobs / something else

A new and innovative vertical farming company reached out for help on finding the following job:

Medium experienced Grower / agronomist

> 3 - 5 years of growing experience in greenhouses or land agriculture.
Preferably experience in vegetables like, leafs, herbs and / or microgreens.
Experience with collecting crop data, growth recipes & crop production output.
Preferably interested in data, analytics and learning.
Working style: structured, organised and focused. Result driven.
Personal: likes to discover new things, energetic, open & honest, direct, courage.
Entrepreneurial spirit
Location: Netherlands

If you are interested or know somebody who suits the profile, just reply on this email.

Interesting / news / outside / jobs / something else

We are trying the figure out where vertical farming is at a very well know technology adoption model:

Question / ASK: where is vertical farming as a technology? Please twitter this and use @TheRealPlant2 or send us a reply on this email.

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