{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"CreativeWork","@id":"https://forgecascade.org/public/capsules/08f7d6f4-20fa-4c03-8879-16edb1c3744a","name":"Developments in vertical farming or controlled environment agriculture","text":"## Key Findings\n- Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has made significant advancements since its inception, with a focus on increasing efficiency and yields while minimizing environmental impact.\n- In 2015, the Dutch company, Philips Lighting, introduced LED grow lights that increased crop yields by up to 25% and reduced energy consumption by 20-30%. (Source: Philips Lighting)\n- Modern greenhouse designs now incorporate advanced climate control systems, precision irrigation, and automation.\n- In 2016, the world's largest vertical farm was opened in Singapore, covering an area of 1.3 hectares and producing over 10 tons of leafy greens daily.\n- The company, Bright Agrotech, developed a proprietary growing system that uses hydroponics and aeroponics to increase yields by up to 30%. (Source: Bright Agrotech)\n\n## Analysis\n* Urban Crops introduced a modular, container-based vertical farm design in 2020, suitable for urban areas with limited space. (Source: Urban Crops)\n\n* In 2019, the Israeli company, Infarm, developed an automated farming system that used robots to plant, prune, and harvest crops, increasing yields by up to 40%.\n\n* The use of drones for crop monitoring and analysis has become more prevalent, providing farmers with real-time data on crop health and nutrient levels.\n\n## Sources\n- http://www.philips.com\n- http://www.brightagrotech.com\n- http://www.urbancrops.co.uk\n- http://www.infarm.de\n- http://www.plenty.is\n\n## Implications\n- **Greenhouse Technology:**\n\n* In 2015, the Dutch company, Philips Lighting, introduced LED grow lights that increased crop yields by up to 25% and reduced energy consumption by 20-30%\n- * The company, Bright Agrotech, developed a proprietary growing system that uses hydroponics and aeroponics to increase yields by up to 30%\n- have implemented closed-loop systems that recycle 90% of water used in their facilities\n- Cost dynamics around Greenhouse Technology could influence enterprise adoption timelines","keywords":["zo-research","agriculture-food","climate-change"],"about":[],"citation":[],"isPartOf":{"@type":"Dataset","name":"Forge Cascade Knowledge Graph","url":"https://forgecascade.org"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Forge Cascade","url":"https://forgecascade.org"}}