LEDs vs Traditional Lighting in Vertical Farms
The choice of which artificial lighting approach is one of the most critical decisions in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Nowhere is this
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How to Choose the Best Growing System for Your Indoor Farm
Selecting the right growing system is one of the most significant decisions for anyone developing a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facility. Growing
Harvesting Techniques in Indoor Agriculture
Harvesting is the defining stage that marks the transition from plant growth to food production. In controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and vertical
Designing Efficient CEA and Vertical Farming Systems
Introduction to System Design in Indoor Farming System designs which are optimised for maximum efficiency in space and energy use are essential
Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in Smart Farming and Controlled Environment Agriculture
Introduction: connecting systems for precision in plant production The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected physical devices equipped with
How to Automate Lighting, Irrigation and Fertigation in CEA
The automation of lighting, irrigation and fertigation in CEA systems can help to improve the potential for consistent crop quality, efficient resource
Understanding Flood and Drain Systems
Exploring the Science of Flood and Drain Hydroponics in Controlled Environment Agriculture Introduction: What Is Flood and Drain Hydroponics? The science of
Hydroponic and Soilless Growing Methods
Soilless plant production methods form the foundation of modern Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and are integral to vertical farming systems. These approaches,
How Light Influences Crop Growth in Vertical Farms: Understanding photobiology in CEA and vertical farming
Illuminating the Role of Light in Indoor Crop Production In Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming, photobiology (the study of how
Calculating Light Metrics: PAR, PPF, PPE, and PPFD
Understanding how to calculate PAR, PPF, PPE, and PPFD in lighting is fundamental to the design and optimisation of any controlled environment
Understanding Daily Light Integral (DLI) and Lighting Strategy
What is Daily Light Integral and Why Does It Matter? The concept of daily light integral (DLI) is foundational to designing effective
Effects of Light Spectrum on Crop Quality and Yield
Understanding the effect of light spectrum on crop production is central to the optimisation of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), particularly within vertical