FlexFarming succeed to grow strawberries with indoor VF

Strawberries currently dominate the UK berry growing market, but outside of British summertime, the majority of produce available to consumers is imported from abroad. FlexFarming is leading the way by offering a totally controlled concept that nurtures conditions to create the ideal growing environment in which strawberries can thrive. With CEA, the constraints of conventional farming can be avoided thanks to a technology-based approach that can achieve a higher yield and quality of produce 365 days a year.

The company was established in 2021 following successful early-stage trials and Ł2.5 million in funding from Innovate UK to build the vertical farm and prove its concept. The team is headed up by smart energy entrepreneur, Ahmad Mohseni, CEO of Brits Energy.

Ahmad Mohseni, FlexFarming CEO comments on the industry challenges: "At FlexFarming, we understand the challenges associated with the current supply methods, which is why we're working on a solution which addresses the supply issues. With CEA, we can decouple the production from the season and shorten the supply chain. Our FAB solution works to integrate the farm operation with the energy system to tap into the unused available capacity and consequently reduce clean energy costs. Our work marks the way forward for the farming sector by providing sustainable solutions that the entire industry can learn from."

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Source: Agritech Tomorrow