With advancing technology comes societal progression, and one such technology – the Internet of Things (IoT) – has meant that interconnected devices are an everyday aspect of modern life, in sectors such as smart homes, health and fitness, industrial automation and so much more.
Read MoreContainer farms are becoming increasingly popular within the controlled environment agriculture industry. These farms are usually vertical farming systems installed inside a shipping container. So why are so many manufacturers and businesses using this model? And what makes LettUs Grow’s DROP & GROW container farm special?
Read MoreIn this blog we’re going to explore some of the different markets and communities that a container farm could serve.
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Container farming, vertical farming, indoor farming… What do they all mean? Are they all the same thing? In this blog, we’re going to explain exactly what a container farm is and what the benefits of growing crops in this way are.
Aeroponics is a method of growing that doesn’t use soil. Instead, plant roots are irrigated with a nutrient-dense mist. This allows for access to greater oxygen levels and prevents water logging - resulting in higher yields and faster growth rates. There are many different types of crop you can grow in an aeroponic system and many of these make a good business case, as well as boasting impressive environmental benefits. Here are some of the crops you can grow in an aeroponic system…
Read MoreHow can we use indoor farming to supplement outdoor growing? Most different types of indoor growing can generally be referred to as controlled environment agriculture, or CEA. All forms of CEA attempt to mimic, or in many cases improve on, the outdoor conditions needed for growing specific crops.
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