Introduction AVF is an ecological system for Vertical Farming and is organising a series of ongoing Roundtable events looking at how the threads of the vertical farming ecosystems can weave together. In February, ISIFarmer and AVF hosted the first roundtable experience looking at “Strategies for Social Impact through Urban Agriculture Read More The post Strategies for Social Impact through Urban Agriculture: Insights from the Madrid Roundtable appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

This week AVF spoke with Martin Balaz CEO & Founder of ambitas. “Our goal is to build technologically advanced, self-sufficient vertical farms that allow people to fully benefit from high quality, healthy, locally grown food in a very sustainable way.” Who is ambitas? We specialize in engineering revolutionary vertical farms, which Read More The post Welcome to AVF – Q&A with ambitas appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

Introduction Nestled in the heart of Europe, Slovakia’s Veles Farming is at the forefront of an agricultural revolution. Driven by a commitment to sustainability, technological innovation, and market exploration, this pioneering company is committed to redefining saffron cultivation through vertical farming. The farm facility currently manages 115,000 saffron bulbs. It Read More The post Revolutionizing Agriculture: Veles Farming Leads the Way in Vertical Farming Saffron Cultivation appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

AGronomic IQ has released its latest white paper, ‘The ROI of Hot Gas Reheat in Vertical Farming.’ In this informative read, Agronomic IQ addresses the financial impact of HVAC equipment on ROI. For all vertical farmers, finding ways to improve ROI is crucial. The white paper examines how incorporating hot Read More The post AGronomic IQ has released its latest white paper, ‘The ROI of Hot Gas Reheat in Vertical Farming.’ appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

Innovative urban agriculture company, FarmAnywhere, now makes sustainable farming more accessible  with flexible financial solutions. Container Farm Leasing and Financing Program  In a bold move to democratize urban agriculture, FarmAnywhere has announced the launch of its new  leasing and financing programs, designed to make its advanced vertical farming technology available Read More The post FarmAnywhere Introduces New Financing Program to Bring Container Farms to All appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

“Our mission is to become the preferred solution for green construction. We want to enable carbon-neutral and weather-resistant construction in all environments and climates.” – Pasi Herranen, Founder & CTO of Vacuum Insulation Solutions Oy. VacuumWood.tech is a green construction technology spin-off company from Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland. The company Read More The post Welcom to AVF – Vacuum Wood Tech appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

Feb 3rd Munich, Germany The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) is proud to announce its board of directors for 2024, signifying a pivotal moment for leadership and innovation within the vertical farming industry. The AVF annual general meeting, held on February 3, 2024, marks the beginning of a transformative phase Read More The post AVF Announces New Board for ’24 & ’25 appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

Originally published 01/29/2024 IntraVision Group is using NASA plant-growth research to take vertical farming to new heights. Twenty- and 30-foot towers of hydroponic trays include customized LED lighting, nutrients, water filtration, air flow, and C02 levels to meet crop needs.  It’ll be years before astronauts living beyond the reach of Read More The post NASA data and expertise helps controlled environment agriculture reach new heights appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

“It takes a village to raise a child is a good metaphor for this industry, as many critical elements are required to design, build, and operate a thriving vertical farm or greenhouse. We seek long-term partnerships with other like-minded businesses focusing on over-serving the customer to ensure their success. The better Read More The post Q&A with our new member Agronomic IQ! appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more

Six founding members – Chairman Prof. Dr. Tilo Hühn – Constituent meeting within the Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show in Hannover (DLG) framework. The location of the constituent meeting of the new committee New Feed & Food of the DLG (German Agricultural Society) could not have been better Read More The post DLG announces new committee for New Feed & Food appeared first on Association for Vertical Farming ..read more