World’s Largest Hydroponic Farm to Cater to Emirates

Bustanica, a hydroponic farm, is the result of a joint venture between Emirates Crop One, and Emirates Flight Catering. It is the biggest vertical hydroponic farm in the world.

The hydroponic farm covers 330,000 square feet at Dubai World Central near Al Maktoum International Airport. I...

The largest vertical farm in the world opened, using 95% less water

The largest hydroponic farm in the world, which uses a soilless agricultural technique, has started operations in Dubai.

Bustanica is a 330,000-square-foot facility that uses 95% less water than traditional agriculture to produce more than 1,000,000 kg of high-quality leafy greens annua...

Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures funds on farming robots in Silicon Valley

Highlights

• A Silicon Valley startup is using robots to grow produce more sustainably
• The startup has raised US$50 million in a funding by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures

A Silicon Valley startup has raised US$50 million ...

JAPANESE CONTRACTOR TO CONSTRUCT HYDROPONIC FACTORY IN INDONESIA

Highlights:

• Bintan Island has been designated as the factory site
• Obayashi Corporation to helm the project

Obayashi Corporation intends to cultivate premium crops in Bintan Island, Indonesia. They plan to sell the produce to Singapor...

Soil-less and vertical farming

If one has a 1000 sq ft plot of land, vertical farming on it yields a harvest which is equivalent to 3,000-4,000 sq ft of the plot. Moreover, with a crop cycle of 3-4 times a year, the profits are substantial as compared to traditional farming.

A silent but new revolution is taking plac...