Farming systems for vertical farms with iFarm technologies

Added on 23 April 2024

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Farming systems for vertical farms with iFarm technologies

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A vertical farm is an "indoor ecosystem" based on controlled-environment agriculture technology (CEA), where lighting, climate, and other parameters are constantly monitored and controlled.

High-tech indoor agriculture involves using growing systems — sets of equipment designed for cultivating plants. These systems include plant pots, watering and irrigation mechanisms, pumps, sensors, valves, and other control equipment.

The growing system is the "engine" of the farm, dictating the speed of plant growth, yield, and, ultimately, profits.

Farming systems: hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics

Vertical farming systems employ soilless cultivation methods. Plants grow in nutrient-rich solutions instead of soil, making food production pesticide-free.