December 14, 2020

Success factors for scaling vertical farming operations

David Farquhar, CEO of IGS, joins the discussion around what is required to scale vertical farming operations in Asia-Pacific and beyond. The group discusses how to meet local market demands with quality produce and how it requires the most efficient and sustainable technology solutions.

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The virtual Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit welcomed over 760 senior agri-food delegates from 43 countries to discuss how to accelerate innovation in supply chain resilience, urban food systems, alternative proteins and affordable nutrition.

The three-day summit was joined by leading agribusinesses, food brands, growers, entrepreneurs and investors from across the APAC agri-food value chain.

David Farquhar, CEO of IGS, joined the discussion around what is required to scale vertical farming operations in Asia-Pacific and beyond. The group discussed how to meet local market demands with quality produce and how it requires the most efficient and sustainable technology solutions.

David was joined by Marinus Luiten, Business Developer Indoor Growing, Priva, Jessica Naomi Fong, Business Developer Indoor Growing, General Manager & Co-Founder, Common Farms, and Sky Kurtz, Founder & CEO, Pure Harvest Smart Farms.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Does urban agriculture make sense? Where vertical farming fits in

IGS’ Offer Manager Chris Lloyd takes a deep dive into whether the concept of urban farming actually makes sense, and how we can build on it.

IGS’ Offer Manager Chris Lloyd takes a deep dive into whether the concept of urban farming actually makes sense, and how we can build on it.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Benefits of vertical farming – increase your yield and profitability

IGS’ Head of North American Operations, Stephen Gereb, explains how growers can significantly increase yield and profit through the benefits of vertical farming technology.

IGS’ Head of North American Operations, Stephen Gereb, explains how growers can significantly increase yield and profit through the benefits of vertical farming technology.

Monday, August 5, 2024

Advantages of vertical farming: adapting agriculture through innovative tech

IGS’ Head of Vertical Farming Solutions, Douglas Elder, delves into the advantages of vertical farming when it comes to revitalising our systems and enabling greater food security.

IGS’ Head of Vertical Farming Solutions, Douglas Elder, delves into the advantages of vertical farming when it comes to revitalising our systems and enabling greater food security.