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Vertical farming, or controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is the name for growing crops in vertically stacked layers. It relies on innovative greenhouse technologies, such as nutrient delivery mediums, rather than the usual growing media.Many people feel that vertical farming is the future of farming, as it is a sustainable way to grow large amounts of fruit and vegetables in an urban environment. However, despite there being many pros to vertical farming, there are some associated...
The United Nations define food sustainability as "the idea that something is done in a way that is not wasteful of our natural resources and can be continued without being detrimental to our environment and health." Food sustainability is based on sustainable food systems comprising farming, supply systems and waste management and how these interact with energy, health, and trade systems. What is a sustainable food system? The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United...
CEA (controlled environment agriculture) is the name given to the ability to control variables in the growing process of crops. It enables crops to be grown anywhere at any time of the year, regardless of the amount of rainfall and other aspects of the climate, the length of day and night, and most other factors that impact crop growth traditionally. We have developed Gelponics to be a sustainable growth substrate for plants to help accelerate...
City planners today focus on improving urban areas' environmental impact and sustainability. This is mainly down to the United Nations predicting that urban areas will house 60% of the world's population and be responsible for 81% of global energy consumption. This has led to the development of the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which includes a section devoted to "Sustainable Cities and Communities." What is the current situation in urban areas? The boom...
Technology is constantly improving - especially when it comes to agriculture. Many innovations enhance the quantity and quality of food production, increase efficiency and reduce the need for manual labour, and Controlled Environment Agriculture is one of these. Controlled Environment Agriculture is also known as and referred to as CEA. It combines engineering, plant science, and computer-managed greenhouse control tech. What benefits does CEA bring? CEA allows us to manipulate the environment to a plant's...