The next phase of development for vertical farming

Added on 05 September 2023

Tell us about yourself and your role with AGEYE.

Hello! I'm Bashir Jabbour, and I am the head of product and implementation at AGEYE. With a background in industrial automation, I bring a strong understanding of integrating technology to optimize processes.

At AGEYE, we believe indoor farms are at the foundation of next-generation agriculture that's needed for a growing global population. We believe in a future where accessible, healthy, and sustainable food is not a luxury but a reality for everyone. From the creation of a sustainable food supply in areas that lack farmable land to facilitating rapid biomanufacturing of therapeutics and industrial additives, indoor farming has the potential to touch nearly every aspect of our lives. AGEYE represents an entirely new class of crop intelligence and farm management tools that equip growers with advanced automation, enhanced visibility, and optimized cost efficiency to create a clear path to profitability.

My role involves acting as a liaison between farmers and our internal teams, including software, hardware, and data science, to ensure that our technology meets the individual needs of each farm. We understand that every farm is unique and requires customized solutions that cater to their specific requirements. Our Digital Cultivation platform includes robotics, IoT sensors, and specialized imaging hardware that can be personalized based on the farm's needs. Therefore, I spend a significant amount of time working with customers to determine their needs and the most effective way to implement them.

What makes you so passionate about indoor farming and its importance to the food supply chain?

Indoor farming addresses some of the key challenges in traditional agriculture, such as limited arable land, climate change, and the need for year-round food production. As someone with an industrial controls background, I am motivated by the opportunity to develop innovative solutions that can help us get past these limitations. By utilizing vertical space and implementing controlled environments, indoor farming offers a scalable and sustainable approach to food production. This scalability is especially crucial as we strive to meet the increasing global demand for food in a resource-constrained world.