AVF Blog
iFarm and Yasai collaboration
AVF members team up for an inspiring project. Yasai to establish first Zürich Vertical Farm, strategic partnership announced iFarm with Yasai AG (Switzerland) and Logiqs B.V. (Netherlands) are proud to announce the beginning of a long-term cooperation. With the launch of the first vertical farm project in Zurich, Yasai AG
Growpipes: economically sustainable systems
The AVF is excited to welcome its new member, GROWPIPES. GROWPIPES has developed a highly space-efficient, economically sustainable, and user-friendly vertical hydroponic system with a focus on building farms requiring minimal water use for efficient cultivation. Their solution is highly scalable and adaptable to the individual needs of businesses and
Lab-Grown Fruits
Eliminating Light Requirements in Modern Agriculture Currently, one of the greatest barriers faced by vertical farmers is the huge electricity demand, to which the artificial lighting requirements are a major contributing factor. Innovators are working hard to solve this problem and exploring possible solutions that implement scientific and technical knowledge
AVF’s Advisory Board
We are honored to introduce our Advisory Board members for the year 2021, they are experts in their own fields and represent different sections of the indoor farming industry and academia. The Advisory Board will support and advise AVF Board of Directors in all strategic developments, oversee the implementation of
Introducing Organifarms
The Association for Vertical Farming is pleased to welcome its new member, Organifarms. Organifarms is tackling the challenge of achieving sustainable agricultural practices in the face of climate change and a growing population by creating automation technology for vertical farming systems. Their highly innovative robot stations can be easily integrated
Farming to Save the Environment
Traditional farming systems and vertical farming technology share a dependency on agribusiness and the goal of working towards rapid technological advancements to maximize the efficiency and the yield of the growing process. To provide food sustainably, we must consider all factors of sustainability collectively. This includes environmental, social and economic