Experience plants growing to maturity in a modern plant factory surrounded by greens and light from ceiling to ceiling, illuminated by soft LED lighting. As climate change and decreasing arable land continue to present a host of agricultural challenges, the plant factory presents a new model of farming and hopes to inspire growers everywhere.<\/p>\n
Eden Plant\u2019s farm is not just a simple farm but a complex ecosystem where the optimal environment for produce growth is being pursued. We are increasing production in vertically stacked layers with state-of-the-art technology, all the while pursuing sustainability by saving water and land. As the world focuses on sustainability for future generations, these plant factories are addressing food security issues while propelling the urban agriculture revolution. Take a look at a sneak preview of our latest facility and learn more about how we will be growing produce right in the middle of a city in the future.<\/p>\n
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Experimental greenhouses called \u201cplant factories\u201d have lately drawn the attention of growers, researchers, and city planners alike as the world searches for solutions to global food security. Once in the experimental phase, plant factories are now a rapidly expanding commercial sector for the production of commercial crops. Each plant factory contains its own complement of essential technologies that collectively comprise the system: climate and lighting system, hydroponic system<\/a>, and nutrient supply system. In fact, crops grown in these special structures can be cultivated at any time of the year, with increased crop yield, and with a reduction in the need for so much space for agricultural production.<\/p>\n As investment pours into the emerging sector, more innovative companies are proving that large-scale and economically viable plant factories are within reach. From a humble shipping container to a multi-story industrial facility in the middle of the city, there are many different forms of plant factories sprouting up. \u201cWith advances in sensor technology and big data, fine-tuning and real-time optimization of the production environment is becoming a key element of the technology\u2019s success,\u201d notes one expert. For sustainable agriculture<\/a> in the future, expected to face the challenges of a global population nearing 10 billion by 2050, modern plant factories are proving themselves to be essential.<\/p>\n The components for revolutionizing agricultural production are all present in plant factories. By growing plants in vertical stacks in multi-tiered racks up to 20m high, much greater crop yields per square foot can be achieved compared to traditional open-field agricultural production methods. The vertical plant racks are typically outfitted with a corresponding hydroponics or aeroponics system and housed in urban warehouses or abandoned distribution center\/industrial facility sites. As a result, the produce is delivered fresh to the consumers in local cities while greatly reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with long-distance transportation.<\/p>\n In addition to the savings of space, vertical farming allows for a highly controlled distribution of nutrients, light, temperature, and humidity towards the crops. Each crop variety has unique needs, and these can be perfectly met in the highly-controlled environment of the plant factory. As a result, growers will be able to raise the crop cycles from a few times per year to as many as 12 harvests per year! Fun, eco-friendly, and profitable \u2013 this is the future of farming!<\/p>\n The greatest feature of our plant factory is its resource efficiency. In the plant factory, the amount of water and chemical pesticides used is minimal. The closed-loop type hydroponic or aquaponic system can recycle and reuse the water and nutrients supplied to the crops, reducing water consumption by up to 90% compared to field agriculture. This is highly suitable for countries and regions that are suffering from droughts and a lack of water resources.<\/p>\n The application of nutrients in controlled environment facilities is highly targeted. Unlike in conventional agriculture, in which fertilizers are dispersed over an entire field, nutrients are supplied to the roots of the plants through a solution that is distributed through the facility by means of drip or mist emitters. Along with the use of renewable energy such as solar energy, these highly energy-efficient plant factories operate on a closed system in which as much as possible is produced with minimal inputs. As a result, there is a greatly reduced environmental impact.<\/p>\n Automation is redefining the rules of labour in a plant factory, turning production and harvesting into a more structured and efficient process. The use of automated systems such as robotic arms, conveyor belts, and AGVs makes it possible to transplant seedlings into stockers, monitor the status of the plants and harvest the mature ones. The process of automation frees up the workforce from simple routine tasks, which are often performed round the clock, to concentrate on more important tasks like crop monitoring and data management, and to carry out maintenance and repairs as and when required.<\/p>\n In our robotic system for plant-based food production, machine vision and artificial intelligence (AI) play a fundamental role in our technological vision. High definition cameras and sensors are integrated into the arms and platforms of the industrial robots. These devices capture high-definition images and track parameters related to the development of the plants (growth, leaf color, visual stress indicators). The powerful AI algorithms process the data captured by the sensors to identify early visual symptoms of a lack of nutrients, pests, and diseases. The data is used to react in real time in order to keep the optimal growing conditions and to obtain a uniform, high-quality crop in every production cycle.<\/p>\nVertical Farming: Maximizing Yield in Limited Space<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nEfficient Resource Management in Plant Factories<\/h2>\n
Automation and Robotics in Plant Factory Operations<\/h2>\n
Embracing the Future: Plant Factory and Food Security<\/h2>\n