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How can you incorporate new technology into vertical farming practices?

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Vertical farming is a method of growing crops indoors, using layers of hydroponic or aeroponic systems, artificial lighting, and climate control. This way, farmers can produce more food in less space, reduce water and energy consumption, and avoid pests and weather risks. However, vertical farming also requires a lot of technology and innovation to optimize the yield, quality, and profitability of the crops. In this article, you will learn how you can incorporate new technology into your vertical farming practices, and what benefits and challenges you may face.

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Bob Legault

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1 Smart sensors and controllers

One of the key technologies for vertical farming is smart sensors and controllers, which can monitor and adjust the environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, light, pH, and nutrient levels. These devices can collect and transmit data to a central system, where you can analyze and optimize the performance of your farm. Smart sensors and controllers can also automate some of the tasks, such as watering, lighting, and harvesting, saving you time and labor costs.

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I agree, these are all necessary components, but you still need people to operate the farm. Just because you have all the smart controls and sensors doesn’t mean the farm runs itself. Many failures have happened because people were told this. For us, it is what you do with the data collected. You’re dealing with living plants. There’s always tweaking and trialing different methods or settings to improve. Once you get complacent, you’re in trouble.

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2 LED lighting and spectrum control

Another important technology for vertical farming is LED lighting, which can provide the optimal light intensity and spectrum for different crops and growth stages. LED lights are more energy-efficient, durable, and flexible than traditional fluorescent or incandescent lights, and can be customized to suit your farm design and layout. By controlling the light spectrum, you can also influence the taste, color, shape, and nutritional value of your crops, and create different products for different markets.

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I would add when talking about what the light can influence, I would have put yield, right there with quality first. Most likely the taste will be there. It won’t matter if you have all the things mentioned if you’re only getting half the yield or your harvesting time is extended. Your bottom line is affected and can you survive.

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3 Vertical farming software and platforms

To manage your vertical farm effectively, you need a software or platform that can integrate and process the data from your sensors, controllers, and lighting systems. These tools can help you track and optimize your crop cycles, yield, quality, and costs, and provide you with insights and recommendations. Some of the software and platforms available for vertical farming include Agrilyst, Motorleaf, Crop One, and Plenty. These solutions can also help you connect with other vertical farmers, suppliers, and customers, and create a network of information and collaboration.

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4 Artificial intelligence and machine learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are technologies that can enhance your vertical farming software and platforms, by using algorithms and models to learn from your data and improve your decision making. AI and ML can help you predict and prevent crop failures, diseases, and pests, and optimize your resource allocation and crop selection. AI and ML can also enable you to create personalized products for your customers, based on their preferences and feedback.

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I think the thing people forget is it is not as easy to add AI and ML after you’ve operating. New farm, different scenario. To say you can personalize a customers product sounds great, but it depends how the farm is set up. Also, what is the CAPEX to have AI and ML? I guess people are trying to take the farm out of the farmers hands.

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5 Robotics and automation

Robotics and automation are technologies that can perform some of the physical tasks in your vertical farm, such as seeding, transplanting, pruning, harvesting, and packaging. These machines can reduce your labor costs and risks, and increase your productivity and consistency. Robotics and automation can also work in tandem with your sensors, controllers, lighting systems, and software platforms, to create a seamless and efficient workflow. Some of the examples of robotics and automation for vertical farming include Iron Ox, FarmBot, Harvest Automation, and Soft Robotics.

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6 Internet of Things and cloud computing

Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing are technologies that can connect your vertical farm devices and systems to the internet, and store and access your data remotely. IoT and cloud computing can help you monitor and control your farm from anywhere, and share your data with your stakeholders and partners. IoT and cloud computing can also enable you to scale up your farm operations, and leverage the power and resources of the cloud for your data analysis and processing.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Too many people are more interested in automation, self controls, sensors, robots, AI and trying to cut labour costs by having less employees. Maybe a lot of these failures could have been reduced if they only took care of what they know and figured things out first before looking at the new shiny toy.

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1 Smart sensors and controllers

2 LED lighting and spectrum control

3 Vertical farming software and platforms

4 Artificial intelligence and machine learning

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6 Internet of Things and cloud computing

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