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Maximise crop yields in vertical farming systems with Gelponics

Vertical farming is a hot topic in agriculture, thanks in no small part to a recent increase in focus on sustainability and the environment. Vertical farming is the name given to the method of farming where crops are grown one above the other inside a building in a specially controlled environment. This allows for year-round […]

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Understanding the Science behind Non-Synthetic Hydrogel Formulations for Enhanced Plant Growth

Gelponics is the name of the sustainable growth substrate for plants that we have developed as a more sustainable alternative to coir, stone wool and peat. It is a non-synthetic hydrogel formulation which does not use environmentally harmful synthetic polymers. In this article, we will briefly explain the science behind how this type of formulation

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Four ways in which vertical farming benefits our environment

Four ways in which vertical farming benefits our environment

The environmental impact of agriculture is a hot topic of discussion at the moment, with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) stating that “agriculture is the leading source of pollution in many countries.” Tie this in with the increased water consumption and land conversion needed to feed a growing global population; you have a pretty poor

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Why is CEA considered to be the future of farming?

Why is CEA considered to be the future of farming?

Technology constantly evolves and impacts every aspect of our lives, including agriculture. Innovations in agricultural technology have helped reduce the cost of manual labour and the quality and quantity of production output. The revolutionary growing method, known as Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), is being combined with more traditional farming methods in ways that will help

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