Vertical Farming anyone?
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I looked at the economics of it a few years ago. Given that the technology then would only really allow you to grow herbs, leafy greens, lettuces etc. the economics just didn’t stack up unless you really were going to scale. And the upfront investment to scale is huge.
The technology might have moved on in the last 5 years, but we aren’t growing wheat, barley or any other staple crops in vertical farms anytime soon. Although, it is gaining traction:
https://vertical-farming.net/blog/2022/04/30/wheat...
But the costs to create the first vertical arable farm producing any decent volume of wheat will costs millions to set up.
The technology might have moved on in the last 5 years, but we aren’t growing wheat, barley or any other staple crops in vertical farms anytime soon. Although, it is gaining traction:
https://vertical-farming.net/blog/2022/04/30/wheat...
But the costs to create the first vertical arable farm producing any decent volume of wheat will costs millions to set up.
BorkBorkBork said:
I looked at the economics of it a few years ago. Given that the technology then would only really allow you to grow herbs, leafy greens, lettuces etc. the economics just didn’t stack up unless you really were going to scale. And the upfront investment to scale is huge.
The technology might have moved on in the last 5 years, but we aren’t growing wheat, barley or any other staple crops in vertical farms anytime soon. Although, it is gaining traction:
https://vertical-farming.net/blog/2022/04/30/wheat...
But the costs to create the first vertical arable farm producing any decent volume of wheat will costs millions to set up.
This is seeing some interest here with our drought conditions and the realization that so much arable land is wasted growing animal feed.The technology might have moved on in the last 5 years, but we aren’t growing wheat, barley or any other staple crops in vertical farms anytime soon. Although, it is gaining traction:
https://vertical-farming.net/blog/2022/04/30/wheat...
But the costs to create the first vertical arable farm producing any decent volume of wheat will costs millions to set up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVTVfoqepp0
Turn7 said:
Simpo Two said:
Is 'vertical farming' the new buzzword for hydroponics?
Kind of, but in some cases, it does "stack up".....The problem with applying it to arable crops is profit per unit area. It can't work - unless you want to pay 10x for bread.
Simpo Two said:
Turn7 said:
Simpo Two said:
Is 'vertical farming' the new buzzword for hydroponics?
Kind of, but in some cases, it does "stack up".....The problem with applying it to arable crops is profit per unit area. It can't work - unless you want to pay 10x for bread.
Turn7 said:
Simpo Two said:
Is 'vertical farming' the new buzzword for hydroponics?
Kind of, but in some cases, it does "stack up".....
Wilkin & Sons (makers of Tiptree Jam) have gone vertical on a massive scale for fruit farming. This is a precursor to robotic picking tech being developed at the University of Essex. Really rather fascinating stuff.
Evanivitch said:
Yes, but also including lighting, CO2 control, temperature management and it's not necessarily without soil. It's more the artificial atmosphere that crops are grown in.
Thanks. Makes excellent sense biologically, the numbers just have to add up.StevieBee said:
Wilkin & Sons (makers of Tiptree Jam) have gone vertical on a massive scale for fruit farming. This is a precursor to robotic picking tech being developed at the University of Essex. Really rather fascinating stuff.
So the orchards can be grubbed up and sold for housing? I hope not.Simpo Two said:
StevieBee said:
Wilkin & Sons (makers of Tiptree Jam) have gone vertical on a massive scale for fruit farming. This is a precursor to robotic picking tech being developed at the University of Essex. Really rather fascinating stuff.
So the orchards can be grubbed up and sold for housing? I hope not.StevieBee said:
Turn7 said:
Simpo Two said:
Is 'vertical farming' the new buzzword for hydroponics?
Kind of, but in some cases, it does "stack up".....Wilkin & Sons (makers of Tiptree Jam) have gone vertical on a massive scale for fruit farming. This is a precursor to robotic picking tech being developed at the University of Essex. Really rather fascinating stuff.
Largechris said:
StevieBee said:
Turn7 said:
Simpo Two said:
Is 'vertical farming' the new buzzword for hydroponics?
Kind of, but in some cases, it does "stack up".....Wilkin & Sons (makers of Tiptree Jam) have gone vertical on a massive scale for fruit farming. This is a precursor to robotic picking tech being developed at the University of Essex. Really rather fascinating stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3XUXH76YBE
StevieBee said:
Largechris said:
StevieBee said:
Turn7 said:
Simpo Two said:
Is 'vertical farming' the new buzzword for hydroponics?
Kind of, but in some cases, it does "stack up".....Wilkin & Sons (makers of Tiptree Jam) have gone vertical on a massive scale for fruit farming. This is a precursor to robotic picking tech being developed at the University of Essex. Really rather fascinating stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3XUXH76YBE
Just a question of definition.
Evanivitch said:
Wilmslowboy said:
Any update on this.....I'm looking at a property (farmhouse and land) plus over 1,000 sq meters of barns and looking for ideas what to do with them.
Unless you have a source of very cheap energy or a very valuable crop, it's a non starter in the UK.Shame - I was hoping to find something interesting to do with the barns.
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