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Revolutionizing Agriculture: Veles Farming Leads the Way in Vertical Farming Saffron Cultivation

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

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AVF Announces New Board for ’24 & ’25

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

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NASA data and expertise helps controlled environment agriculture reach new heights

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

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AVF Partners with GRAIN International: A Strategic Alliance in Agri-Tech

PRESS RELEASE By Association for Vertical Farming e.V., Munich, Germany The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) is pleased to announce a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GRAIN International Private Limited, a renowned Ag-Biotech company headquartered in Singapore. This partnership symbolizes a major step forward in our ongoing efforts to

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Cities best practices and challenges in urban agriculture implementation

📣 In a recent panel discussion moderated by Balance Phala from ICLEI, experts Jia Ni from FAO, Eva Keretic from the future food campus Hamburg, Millán Berzosa from ISIFARMER and Peter Wogenstein from food council niedersachsen shed light on the critical role of sustainable food systems and urban agriculture. Here’s

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