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Agriculture is key to economic growth. A recent report by the World Bank reveals that agriculture accounts “for 4% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and in some least developing countries, it can account for more than 25% of GDP.” Around 429 thousand people in the UK are employed in agriculture, generating approximately 9.3 billion […]

Vertical farms, also known as controlled environment agriculture (CEA), have been cited as a potential solution to the issue of feeding an ever-increasing global population. But what crops can be grown in vertical farms? Here we look at some of the most common crops grown in vertical farms and what the future might hold. #Crop

The recent COVID pandemic has impacted every industry on a global scale – including the food industry. Add to this the Russian/Ukraine war, and we have a very challenging situation which could lead to food shortages. What are the leading causes of the current food crises? 2022 has seen several food shortages already, with several

Humans have been growing their food since the beginning of time. Although the world has moved on massively since then, food sustainability still depends on being able to scale farming operations and associated technology to be able to meet increasing consumer demands. The human population has never been larger than it is now and is

It is a well-known fact that, as a global community, we must move towards a more sustainable way to produce fruit and vegetables. But what can we do to make food production more sustainable? Research is underway on five farming practices that are considered to be sustainable. The hope is that these practices will be

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

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

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

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),

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,