Ag tech is advancing at an incredible rate. In the midst of dozens of incredible pavilions at this summer's World's Fair, the USA Pavilion stands out with it's incredible design, featuring the world's largest vertical farm.
This summer, Milan hosts the 2015 World Fair - and dozens of pavilions built to embody the messages of various countries. This year, the fair's them is "Feed the Planet, Energy for Life". Bright Agrotech is proud to represent America's contribution to this theme with the 7200 square foot green wall on the US Pavilion, designed by James Biber and powered by ZipGrow.
The team behind ZipGrow technology is grateful to have the opportunity to represent American innovation at the 2015 World Fair. Learn more about the USA Pavilion in WPR's article, below.
Almost all of our customers are early adopters. Kate and Brian are no different.
Topics: Spotlights, ZipGrow
If you've got towers leaking out the front, there are three probable causes.
Topics: ZipGrow
Vertical Farming at the 2015 World's Fair
A while ago we published a post on the decline of the strawberry industry.
We predicted that the problems with growing techniques like the use of methyl bromide would drive the industry indoors. Aside from the pesticide problem and the complicated techniques for growing outdoors, there are many reasons to grow strawberries indoors.
Today we're lucky enough to hear from two Upstart Farmers growing strawberries in ZipGrow Towers!
Topics: ZipGrow
The need for a wicking material was determined when ZipGrow Towers were still in their infancy.
Topics: ZipGrow
There are a lot of different aquaponics and hydroponics medias out there. Since some work better than others and each performs best within a specific application, aquaponics growers have quite a decision to make!
Topics: ZipGrow
As we've discussed in the past, there are many different types of hydroponic growing techniques out there (e.g. NFT, grow beds, etc.). Each of these techniques will differ significantly in the amount of water + nutrient solution you'll need to be circulating throughout the system to grow your plants.
Topics: Setup & Plumbing, ZipGrow
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