July 17, 2020

Why IGS is a perfect contributor to sustainable food security across MENA

David Farquhar, CEO of IGS, explores how vertical farming can work in partnership with traditional agriculture to contribute sustainable food supply chains.

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In recent years, governments across the Middle East have developed a robust food security strategy for their nation to ensure access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food, all year round.

Improving the local produce has been one of the top priorities for these authorities and this has been complemented by the innovations in the agritech space that have helped farms to improve their products in the arid environment.

The first DigiConnect conference of the MENA Food Security Forum series focused on the latest trends and innovations in agriculture and the opportunities in improving the quality and quantity of domestic produce.

David Farquhar, CEO of IGS, kicked off with some very insightful discussions about how we can begin to ensure global food security. Watch the full presentation as David explores how vertical farming can work in partnership with traditional agriculture to contribute to long term sustainability in food supply chains.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

When vertical farming works best – knowing the key drivers

Vertical farming isn’t a one-size-fits all approach – it works best when growing the right crops in the right location. Discover what makes the perfect fit with IGS’ Senior Account Manager, Gina Mercier.

Vertical farming isn’t a one-size-fits all approach – it works best when growing the right crops in the right location. Discover what makes the perfect fit with IGS’ Senior Account Manager, Gina Mercier.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Inside the Growth Tower: how we control the plant's environment

Our HVAC system is key to how we tailor a plant’s environment, keep pests and disease at bay, and allow growers to scale efficiently. Learn how with IGS’ Chief Engineer Barry Anderson.

Our HVAC system is key to how we tailor a plant’s environment, keep pests and disease at bay, and allow growers to scale efficiently. Learn how with IGS’ Chief Engineer Barry Anderson.

Friday, December 20, 2024

Hybrid farming – how vertical farming can slot in alongside traditional methods

A hybrid farming approach takes the best elements of traditional agriculture and complements them with vertical farming technology. IGS’ Senior Account Manager, Gina Mercier, outlines where we’ve seen this work best.

A hybrid farming approach takes the best elements of traditional agriculture and complements them with vertical farming technology. IGS’ Senior Account Manager, Gina Mercier, outlines where we’ve seen this work best.