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Vertical Farming At A Crossroads As Pandemic Shifts Focus To Fresh Produce
Getting the right business model to balance resource usage with socio-economic conditions is crucial to capturing new markets. Speakers will discuss the issues at the forthcoming Agri-TechE event on Thursday 25th February 2021
15-02-2021
Getting the right business model to balance resource usage with socio-economic conditions is crucial to capturing new markets. Speakers will discuss the issues at the forthcoming Agri-TechE event on Thursday 25th February 2021.
Although growing crops all year round with Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has been proposed as a method to localize food production and increase resilience against extreme climate events, the efficiency and limitations of this strategy need to be evaluated for each location. Research by Luuk Graamans of Wageningen University & Research, a speaker at the upcoming Agri-TechE event on CEA, has revealed that integration with urban energy infrastructure can make vertical farms more viable.
“The pandemic has shifted the conversation to the global connectivity of countries, where people started questioning the sustainability and resilience of the international food network,” comments Luuk. “The big question is should countries or large cities (mainly) rely on imports to feed their citizens?
His research around the modeling of vertical farms shows that these systems are able to achieve higher resource use efficiencies, compared to more traditional food production, except for electricity. So, the vertical farm needs to offer additional benefits to off-set this increased energy use. One example his team has investigated is whether vertical farms could also provide heat.
“We investigated if vertical farms could provide not just food for people living in densely populated areas and also heat their homes using waste heat. We found that CEA can contribute to stabilizing the increasingly complex energy grid.”
This balance between complex factors both within the growing environment and the wider socio-economic conditions means that the rapidly growing CEA industry is beginning to diversify with different business models emerging.
Jack Farmer is CSO at LettUs Grow, the company has just launched its Drop & GrowTM growing units, which offer a complete farming solution, in a shipping container. He says that everyone in the vertical farming space is going to hit a crossroads, “Vertical farming, with its focus on higher value and higher density crops, is effectively a subset of the broader horticultural sector. All the players in the vertical farming space are facing a choice – to scale vertically and try to capture as much value in that specific space, or to diversify and take their technology expertise broader.”
LettUs Grow is focused on being the leading technology provider in containerized farming. Jack continues: “Drop & Grow:24, is primarily focused on people entering the horticultural space, and we expect it to be one of the most productive, ethical, and easy to use container farms on the market. This year is looking really exciting – supermarkets are investing to ensure a sustainable source of food production in the UK, which is what CEA provides. We’re also seeing a growth in ‘experiential’ food and retail and that’s also where we see our Drop & Grow container farm fitting in.”
Kate Hofman, CEO, GrowUp agrees, the company launched the UK’s first commercial-scale vertical farm in 2014. She comments: “It will be really interesting to see how the foodservice world recovers after lockdown – the rough numbers are that supermarket trade was up at least 11% in the last year – so retail still looks like a really good direction to go in. If we want to have an impact on the food system in the UK and change it for the better, we’re committed to partnering with those big retailers to help them deliver on their sustainability and values-driven goals.
“Our focus is very much as a salad grower that grows a fantastic product that everyone will want to buy. And we’re focusing on bringing down the cost of sustainable food, which means doing it at a big enough scale to gain the economies of production that are needed to be able to sell at everyday prices.”
The economics are an important part of the discussion. Recent investment in the sector has come from the Middle East, and other locations, where abundant solar power and scarce resources are driving interest in CEA. Luuk’s research has revealed a number of scenarios where CEA has a strong business case.
However, for the UK, CEA should be seen as a continuum from glasshouses to vertical farming. “Greenhouses can incorporate the technologies from vertical farms to increase climate control and to enhance their performance under specific climates.” Luuk continues.
It is this aspect that is grabbing the attention of conventional fresh produce growers in open field and covered crop production.
James Green is Director of Agriculture at G’s, one of Europe’s leading fresh produce growers. He explains: “There’s a balance in all of these systems between energy costs for lighting, energy costs for cooling, costs of nutrient supply, and then transportation and the supply and demand. At the end of the day, sunshine is pretty cheap and it comes up every day…
“I think a blended approach, where you’re getting as much benefit as you can from nature but you’re supplementing it and controlling the growth conditions, is what we are aiming for, rather than the fully artificially lit ‘vertical farming’.”
Luuk, Jack and Kate are to join a discussion with conventional vegetable producers, vertical farmers and technology providers at the Agri-TechE event “Controlled Environment Agriculture is growing up” 25th February 2021.
Find out more: agri-tech-e.co.uk/upcoming-events/
Agri-TechE is a business-focused membership organization, supporting the growth of a world-leading network of innovative farmers, producers, scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs who share a vision of increasing the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of agriculture.
Together we aim to help turn challenges into business opportunities and facilitate mutually beneficial collaboration.
Agri-TechE
Farmland Asset Class Holds Strong During Volatile Year; Learn More At Global AgInvesting Events
Global AgInvesting (GAI) will host the preeminent community of agriculture investment stakeholders at a special edition of its flagship U.S. gathering on 13-15 July 2021 at the prestigious Sleepy Hollow Country Club here, just an hour north of NYC
NEW YORK (January 29, 2021) – Global AgInvesting (GAI) will host the preeminent community of agriculture investment stakeholders at a special edition of its flagship U.S. gathering on 13-15 July 2021 at the prestigious Sleepy Hollow Country Club here, just an hour north of NYC. Uncompromising industry-leading content and networking opportunities will be presented in-person while providing extra precautions for safety at this all-outdoor event.
“Through an unprecedented year of challenges across all businesses, farmland investing stayed resilient and gained greater recognition from institutional investors,” said Kate Westfall, COO of GAI for HighQuest Group, the parent company of Global AgInvesting. “And our global GAI community did not waver in its commitment to advancements and investments in the burgeoning sector during a year of virtual events. We are, however, very excited about coming together again this summer in a unique and safe way.”
The conference agenda will provide insight into agriculture as an impact investment, key in on sustainable strategies in the sector such as opportunities in regenerative agriculture and carbon capture, and highlight the value of investing in the stability of ag, as evidenced by NCREIF, the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) Farmland Index, numbers.
For the first quarter of 2020, NCREIF cited total returns that were down -0.10 percent – the first negative total return for the Index in nearly 20 years. While this might not seem inspiring at first glance, when compared with other indices, it highlights the strength of farmland as an asset class. For example, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished Q1 having fallen by more than 23 percent, the Russell 3000 Index fell by 20.9 percent for the quarter and the S&P 500 posted a total return for Q1 of -19.60 percent.
“These factors are not unnoticed by institutions who are increasingly focused on stability in their investment portfolios,” said Westfall. “As the food and ag community comes together to find sustainable solutions through ESG initiatives and a commitment to natural capital, we expect to see growing allocations to agriculture as an asset class. GAI will continue to be the source for unrivaled networking and education in the sector, both through our annual conferences and year-round webinars.”
The GAI Community also will gather later this year for Global AgInvesting Asia, 28-29 October in Tokyo, and Global AgInvesting Europe in London, 6-7 December.
Register here for Global AgInvesting in New York, or here for the latest complimentary webinar, or to view any of the nearly 20 previous webinars on topics such as carbon markets, investing in Australian agriculture, COVID-19 and the impact on the agricultural sector, supply chain disruptions and the latest Global AgInvesting Rankings & Trends Report.
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Indoor AgTech Goes Virtual: Over 300 Industry Leaders Sign Up for Online Summit on July 23, 2020
The Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit, a virtual event on Thursday, July 23, will gather the biggest names in the indoor and vertical farming industries to discuss how the sector is rapidly transforming the agri-food landscape, and redesigning food systems to meet consumer demand for fresh produce
Indoor AgTech Goes Virtual: Over 300 Industry Leaders Sign Up for Online Summit on July 23, 2020
The Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit, a virtual event on Thursday, July 23, will gather the biggest names in the indoor and vertical farming industries to discuss how the sector is rapidly transforming the agri-food landscape, and redesigning food systems to meet consumer demand for fresh produce.
Oscar Brennecke, Conference Producer for the Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit, says: “Three years on from our first event we’ve seen a huge shift in the scale, quality and affordability of indoor-grown produce. As a high-end niche market, fresh produce is now available on supermarket shelves and restaurants, providing a clean, safe, nutritious, local, and resilient food source to millions of people.
“Hosting the virtual event provides a meeting point for the sector and we’re looking forward to facilitating new connections, sharing best practice, and accelerating project developments.”
The Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit has taken place in New York annually since 2018, attended by major farm operators, food retailers, seed companies, technology providers and investors from around the world. The new Virtual Summit will host over 300 participants from the US, Canada, Europe, the UAE and Asia to share knowledge and engage in high-level networking via online roundtable groups and 1-1 meetings.
Key discussion topics on the fast-paced program include:
· Finding Growth in Crisis: Responding to a Rapidly Changing Food Landscape
· Why Diversify? Exploring the Costs and Benefits of Indoor Agriculture
· Optimizing Seeds for Indoor Agriculture: Breeding a Competitive Advantage
· Enhancing Nutritional Value and Yield: Perfecting Plant Recipes
· Lighting and Energy: Driving Efficiency and Economic Viability
· Financing Growth: Can Capital Keep Pace with Industry Demand?
· Investing in Food Security: The Abu Dhabi Model
· Adapting to a New Food Culture: Supplying Restaurants Post-COVID
· Optimizing Consumer Awareness: How to Build a “Holistic” Indoor Brand
Over 40 international speakers include:
· David Rosenberg, CEO, AEROFARMS, USA
· Tessa Pocock, Director of Advanced Lighting & Plant Physiology, PLENTY, USA
· Sanjeev Krishnan, CIO & Managing Director, S2G VENTURES, USA
· Elyse Lipman, Director of Strategy, LIPMAN FAMILY FARMS, USA
· Viraj Puri, Co-Founder & CEO, GOTHAM GREENS, USA
· Susan MacIsaac, Head of AgScience, BOWERY, USA
· David Farquhar, CEO, IGS, UK
· Gretchen Raymond, Managing Director, RIJK ZWAAN, USA
· Tobias Peggs, CEO, SQUARE ROOTS, USA
· Delphine Descamps, Managing Director, CREADEV, USA
· Maximillian Vogt, Director Buying, ALDI SÜD, GERMANY
· Sky Kurtz, CEO, PURE HARVEST, UAE
The full agenda, advisory board, confirmed speakers, and delegate registration are available at www.indooragtechnyc.com
Indoor Ag-Con Postponed Until Later This Year
Ensuring the safety of our exhibitors, speakers, attendees and customers is our primary focus
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 impact, the May 18-20, 2020 edition of Indoor Ag-Con has been postponed and will be rescheduled to run later this year. The organizers are actively working to secure new 2020 dates and will announce them as soon as they are finalized.
"Ensuring the safety of our exhibitors, speakers, attendees and customers is our primary focus. We are following the suggestions of the U.S. and state public health guidelines as they are developing", they share in an update.
"As the COVID-19 situation is evolving, we strongly advise that all exhibitors and visitors review the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel health notices related to this outbreak – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/"
"Our team is continuing to monitor the situation and we will follow-up with customers as needed if the advisories change."
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Publication date: Mon 6 Apr 2020
US: New York - 4th Annual Fresh In February by NYC Ag Collective
Wed, February 26, 2020 - 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST - Project Farmhouse - 76 East 13th Street - New York, NY 10003
Fresh in February is An Annual Networking Event Showcasing Some of
NYC's Most Innovative Urban Farms and Agtech Startups.
About this Event
Fresh in February is back! Join the NYC Agriculture Collective - the largest consortium of agtech organizations on the East Coast - for this annual networking event at the beautiful Project Farmhouse near Union Square.
You'll get to meet some of New York's leading urban farms & agtech startups and sample fresh produce grown right here in the dead of winter!
Date And Time
Wed, February 26, 2020
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Location
Project Farmhouse
76 East 13th Street
New York, NY 10003
United States
Register Now to Save: $25 online / $35 at the door.
Local food bites and drink tickets are included
Confirmed exhibitors include:
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US (NY): Farm Tours, Panels, Workshops And Networking Events During AgTech Week
The NYC Ag Collective - a consortium of 15+ commercial urban farms, tech companies, and non-profits - announces the 4th annual NYC AgTech Week, the only AgTech conference on the East Coast run by the leaders of the industry themselves
September 21-26, New York City
The NYC Ag Collective - a consortium of 15+ commercial urban farms, tech companies, and non-profits - announces the 4th annual NYC AgTech Week, the only AgTech conference on the East Coast run by the leaders of the industry themselves. This six-day conference features exclusive farm tours, panels, workshops, and networking events all focused on the innovative AgTech sector, promising unprecedented access to industry founders, investors, startups, and thought leaders.
Other events that are being held in conjunction with AgTech Week, such as the “Vineyard in the City Networking Finale”, “Chef x Farmer Mixer + Grazing Table”, as well as the “AgTech x UrbanTech Mixer”, will also provide a chance to network and mingle with these industry leaders.
Publication date: 8/26/2019
International Indoor & Controlled Environment Agriculture Set For September Summit In Durban, South Africa
The 2019 edition will tackle the agricultural concerns many countries have about weather and pests problems, food security, climate change and environmental preservation challenges. Commercialization of vertical farming and urban agriculture is catching on in Asia, Europe, USA, Russia, and now Africa
The 2019 edition will tackle the agricultural concerns many countries have about weather and pests problems, food security, climate change and environmental preservation challenges. Commercialization of vertical farming and urban agriculture is catching on in Asia, Europe, USA, Russia, and now Africa. Many private companies are interested in growing crops in hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic systems in warehouses, greenhouses, containers and skyscrapers.
In addition, this year’s Summit will also address the burgeoning interest in the production of medicinal plants in vertical farms following the new rulings on cannabis production for medicinal use.
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Dube AgriZone will be hosting a field visit for participants. Dube AgriZone is Africa's first integrated perishables supply chain and the most technologically-advanced future farming platform on the continent.
International participants will also want to take advantage of the City Tour sponsored by the Summit's Destination Partners - the Durban Convention Bureau - which will showcase some of Durban's memorable experiences and attractions.
Conference Organiser Magenta Global's CEO, Maggie Tan commented: “This is an important knowledge-sharing and networking platform for the indoor agriculture industry. Since the previous Summit in Johannesburg last year, we have seen promising developments in Africa of indoor urban agriculture initiatives. Innovating how we produce food to feed the growing urban centres is crucial to food security and sustainability. Much needs to be done to transform the agriculture sector”.
Contact us below for more Summit information and follow / like the event's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/events/384938988754324/)
and Twitter channel (https://twitter.com/josemaglobal).
Media Contact:
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International Marketing Manager DID: +65 6846 2366
Email: jose@magenta-global.com.sg
About Magenta Global – Owner & Organizer
Magenta Global Pte Ltd is a premier independent business media company that provides pragmatic and relevant information to government & business executives and professionals worldwide. The organization provides the opportunity to share thought-provoking insights, exchange ideas on the latest industry trends and technological developments with thought leaders and business peers. With a strong focus in emerging economies especially in Africa, Middle East & Central Asia, Magenta Global works in partnership with both the public and private sectors. www.magenta-global.com.sg.
Singapore, 26 August 2019 - Urban Agri World 2019 Summit, the third edition of the conference series highlighting progressive farming developments for the indoor agriculture industry, will be held next month on 17-18 September 2019 at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa.
This is the region's leading urban agriculture event focused on hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics techniques in farming. It will bring together agriculture officers, growers, investors, produce buyers, academics, policy makers, technology and system integrators, and CEA business owners. The Summit will feature practical sessions on the hottest topics, exhibits, lunch table discussions and unlimited networking opportunities, connecting services and solution providers.
Delivering the Summit Keynote Address will be MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Some of the exciting presentations and their expert speakers include: "Vertical Farms & PFAL (Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting)" by Graeme Smith, Managing Director, Graeme Smith Consulting (Australia); "Future Technologies Driving Indoor Urban Agriculture" by Maartin Vandecruys, Founder & Managing Director, Urban Crop Solutions (Belgium); and "Marrying Proven Western Technologies with Localised Business Models to Create Pioneering Indoor
Farming Businesses" by Michelle Adelman, Managing Director, Accite Holdings (Botswana).
International experts from Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, the USA, South Africa amongst others, will be sharing their project experiences and best practices.
Welcome To The 4th Annual NYC AgTech Week, Organized By The Members And Partner Organizations of The NYC Ag Collective
The NYC Ag Collective - a consortium of 15+ commercial urban farms, tech companies, and non-profits - is pleased to announce the 4th annual NYC AgTech Week, the only AgTech conference on the East Coast run by the leaders of the industry themselves
The NYC Ag Collective - a consortium of 15+ commercial urban farms, tech companies, and non-profits - is pleased to announce the 4th annual NYC AgTech Week, the only AgTech conference on the East Coast run by the leaders of the industry themselves.
This six-day conference features exclusive farm tours, panels, workshops, and networking events focused on the fast growing and innovative AgTech sector, and promises unprecedented access to industry founders, investors, startups, and thought leaders.
About this Event
The NYC Ag Collective - a consortium of 15+ commercial urban farms, tech companies, and non-profits - is pleased to announce the 4th annual NYC AgTech Week, the only AgTech conference on the East Coast run by the leaders of the industry themselves.
For The Readers of iGrow News there is a 10% discount code
"NYCAGVIP10"
This six-day conference features exclusive farm tours, panels,workshops, and networking events focused on the fast growing and innovative AgTech sector, and promises unprecedented access to industry founders, investors, startups, and thought leaders.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Alexander Olesen | Co-Founder & CEO, Bablyon Micro-Farms
Alina Zolotareva | Marketing Director, AeroFarms
Andrew Carter | Co-Founder & CEO, Smallhold
Christine Rico | Board Co-Chair, Slow Money NYC
Dermot O'Regan | Co-Founder & Managing Director, Grow Bristol
Henry Gordon-Smith | Founder & Managing Director, Agritecture
Jenny Osman | Senior Project Manager, NYC Economic Development Corporation
Jonas Günther | Co-Founder & CEO, We Are The New Farmers
Louisa Burwood-Taylor | Head of Media & Research, AgFunder
Montique Willis | Head of Software, GrowComputer
Rachel Klepner | Director of Farming and Operations, Edenworks
Rob Laing | Founder & CEO, Farm.One
Tessa Price | Labs Manager, WeWork Food Labs
Tinia Pina | Founder & CEO, Re-Nuble
Tobias Peggs | Co-Founder & CEO, Square Roots
...plus many more
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 9/21
5-8pm: Welcome Happy Hour [All Access Pass Holders Only]
Start the Conference with an intimate happy hour to network with fellow attendees, conference speakers and industry representatives. Sample drinks and bites made from hyper local produce and get to know your hosts at the NYC Ag Collective.
SUNDAY 9/22
8:30-11:30 am: Manhattan Urban Farm Tours (limited availability)
Contrary to what it may seem, the steel beams and girders of Manhattan are home to small but thriving pockets or urban agriculture. Choose one of three tours to see a unique perspective on farming in the city.
Option 1: Farm One
Option 2: East Village community gardens
Option 3: Governors Island
3-5 pm: Deepening Skills to Successfully Manage an Urban Farm: A Workshop with Cornell | @ Prime Produce
Join a special workshop led by Cornell on urban farm management to learn about new research in farm management skills related to the controlled environment agriculture industry. Then, enjoy one-on-one conversation and mentorship with urban farm managers.
*This event will be free of charge for all farm managers!* A separate registration form will be linked to from here before the end of August.
6-9 pm: Restaurant Partner Night
Discounts to restaurants committed to local & sustainable sourcing, including: Lighthouse (Williamsburg, Brooklyn), Maison Yaki (Prospect Heights, Brooklyn), Bunker Vietnamese (Bowery, Manhattan)
MONDAY 9/23
8:30-10:30 am: North Brooklyn Urban Agriculture Tour
Gain a wide perspective for the various forms of urban agriculture on this walking tour of farming-related sites in Williamsburg & Bushwick.
3-5pm: Show Me The (non-VC) Money: Alternative Capital Sources for Urban Agriculture
AgTech founders and funders discuss the various resources within the funding landscape for AgTech ventures.
6:30-8:30 pm: Chef x Farmer Mixer + Grazing Table | @ Project Farmhouse
Enjoy an evening connecting with New York's urban and local farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs while partaking in drinks and eats made from a diverse range of hyper-local produce. Sponsored by Urban Farm Academy. Partner farms and distributors will include the likes of Farm.One, Smallhold, Brooklyn Grange, Local Roots NYC.
> You can also purchase tickets to this event separately.
TUESDAY 9/24
8:30-10:30 am: Alternative Urban Farming Products: Algae, Insects, Mushrooms, Fish, Plant Proteins
Urban and indoor farming can support many different agricultural products. Leaders in aquaculture, aquaponics, fungiculture, and alternative proteins will discuss the obstacles and opportunities in meeting the growing demand for sustainable seafood, produce and plant-based proteins.
3:00-5:30pm: Brooklyn Navy Yard Corridor Innovation Tour
In and around what was once the hub of Brooklyn's maritime operations and industrial past are some of the most innovative and fast-growing Urban Ag companies in New York. You'll tour hydroponic container farms at Square Roots, plus visit the largest soil rooftop farm in the world at Brooklyn Grange.
6:30-8:30 pm: AgTech x UrbanTech Mixer
Networking event bridging the AgTech and UrbanTech innovation worlds, co-organized with NYC EDC and CIV:LAB’s The Grid. As cities become “smarter” through new technology in mobility, co-working/co-living, clean energy, and more, this event seeks to bring local food & agriculture into the conversation.
> You can also purchase tickets to this event separately.
For The Readers of iGrow News there is a 10% discount code
"NYCAGVIP10"
WEDNESDAY 9/25
8:30-10:30 am: The Future of Green Urban Development: Opportunity Zones, Green Roofs, & Creative Mixed Use Projects
Hear from industry experts in real estate, urban agriculture policy, green energy, and city planning on the new policies, pathways, and opportunities currently under development and available to various Urban Ag stakeholders to promote the scaling of this movement.
3-5 pm: Food Safety & Transparent Sourcing Enabled by Controlled Environment Agriculture
Discussion on CEA's ability to mitigate and prevent common food safety hazards inherent in traditional agriculture through rigorous testing and safety control. Will the rise of controlled forms of agriculture contribute to a more secure and resilient food system in the face of increasing environmental shifts?
6-8 pm: Make It In Brooklyn: Future of Farming Pitch Competition
Hear some of the most innovative and rising startups in the AgTech industry pitch their company to a room of industry leaders, mentors, investors, and entrepreneurs. Refreshments and networking will follow. Co-hosted with Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. Sponsored by OCP North America.
Applications to pitch are now open through August 30th! Five startups will be selected and informed by Sept 4th. Apply here.
THURSDAY 9/26
8:30-10:30 am: Global View: Opportunities & Challenges Accelerating AgTech around the World | @ Company (Grand Central Tech)
The AgTech industry is expanding on a global scale - but unique challenges exist in each region of the world. AgTech founders and experts will weigh in on the factors influencing the global market for sustainable food production as well as discuss the projected growth path of the AgTech industry around the world.
2-4 pm: AgTech as Consumer Education | @ WeWork Food Labs
Marketers, Founders and Industry Leaders discuss the role that marketing and consumer education play in creating, developing and retaining market demand for AgTech products.
6-8 pm: Vineyard in the City: Networking Finale | @ Rooftop Reds
Our final event! Enjoy a glass of wine overlooking the NYC skyline, made from grapes grown on the Rooftop Reds urban vineyard. Share takeaways from the week with your fellow conference-goers (and by this point, BFFs).
You can also purchase tickets to this event separately.
PARTNER EVENTS
The Ag Collective is also promoting a select number of partner events that coincide with NYC AgTech Week. Those include:
Climate Week NYC (Sept 23-29). More information can be found here.
Women in AgTech Roundtable with Amy Wu (Sept 21). More information can be found here.
--Events, speakers and locations subject to change. Some farm tours require registration post ticket purchase, on a first come first served basis--
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Africa: Progressive Farming Developments For The Indoor and Vertical Farming Industry
Urban Agri World 2019 will be taking place in 6 weeks! Don’t miss this international industry event incorporating Vertical Farming, Greenhouses and Controlled Environment Agriculture.
Get your conference ticket now.
Registration details can be found at the link below:
http://www.magentaglobalevents.com/urban-agriculture-verticalfarming-cea-africa-summit/Registration
Featured Speakers of the Week:
5 Key Reasons to Attend UAW 2019
1. Updates on the various forms of Indoor Vertical farming as an innovative methodology for vertical cultivation of agricultural products, which can also realize true zero-mile city food supply.
2. Find out how Vertical farming and Urban Agriculture, when designed and implemented appropriately, could offer sustainable and innovative solutions for improving food security.
3. Get the latest updates on initiatives countries are taking to incorporate Urban Agriculture, Indoor and Vertical Farming as part of a Local, Regional and National Food System.
4. Find out how Urban Agriculture and its various forms are encouraging youth to take-up farming.
5. This year we will also explore Future Markets Opportunities Beyond Produce, with burgeoning interest in the production of medicinal plants in controlled environment farms following the new rulings on cannabis production for medicinal use in several African countries.
PLUS: Farm Visit to Dube AgriZone
Africa’s first integrated perishables supply chain and the most technologically-advanced
future farming platform on the continent. It is host to the largest climate-controlled,
glass-covered growing area in Africa.
Now into its third successful year, Urban Agri World is the region's leading agriculture event focused on Agritech, Controlled Environment Agriculture and Indoor Farming. It brings together Growers, Investors, Produce Buyers, Academics, Policy Makers, Technology & System Integrators and CEA Business Owners.
Featuring practical sessions on the hottest topics, exhibits, lunch table discussions and unlimited networking opportunities, it connects services and solution providers from all over the world to serious local buyers and partners.
About Urban Agri World (UAW 2019)
Many countries and companies are expressing strong interest in vertical farming business & urban agriculture. It is a solution to the weather and pests problems, food security, climate change and environmental preservation challenges. Commercialization of vertical farming is catching on in Asia, Europe, USA, Russia & now Africa. Many private companies are interested in growing crops in hydroponic, aquaponics & aeroponics systems in warehouses, greenhouses, containers & high skyscrapers.
There is also a burgeoning interest in the production of medicinal plants in vertical farms following the new rulings on cannabis production for medicinal use. UAW 2019 will touch on the pressing issues pertaining to progressive farming developments for the Indoor and vertical farming industry.
Join Us At UAW 2019 As We Deliberate On Emerging Technologies
To Unlock The Potential For Agriculture
Progressive Farming Developments For The Indoor And Vertical Farming Industry
Now into its third successful year, Urban Agri World
is the region's leading agriculture event focused on Agritech,
Controlled Environment Agriculture and Indoor Farming
It brings together Growers, Investors, Produce Buyers, Academics, Policy Makers, Technology & System Integrators and CEA Business Owners.
Featuring practical sessions on the hottest topics, exhibits, lunch table discussions and unlimited networking opportunities, it connects services and solution providers from all over the world to serious local buyers and partners.
About Urban Agri World (UAW 2019)
Many countries and companies are expressing strong interest in vertical farming business & urban agriculture. It is a solution to the weather and pests problems, food security, climate change and environmental preservation challenges.
Commercialization of vertical farming is catching on in Asia, Europe, USA, Russia & now Africa. Many private companies are interested in growing crops in hydroponic, aquaponics & aeroponics systems in warehouses, greenhouses, containers & high skyscrapers.
There is also a burgeoning interest in the production of medicinal plants in vertical farms following the new rulings on cannabis production for medicinal use. UAW 2019 will touch on the pressing issues pertaining to progressive farming developments for the Indoor and vertical farming industry.
Strengthen Your Crop Protection Tool Box Through Development, Formulation, And Regulations Insights
In 2019, We Are Bringing The Crop Protection
Community Together
10 - 12 September 2019
Crowne Plaza Barcelona - Fira Center,
Barcelona, Spain
Jump into the world of Synthetic and Biocontrol Crop Protection with updates from the European Commission, Member States, EFSA and leading Industry Case Studies.
With 4 focused tracks on regulations of Crop Protection Products, Agrochemical formulation, biocontrol and new technologies, plus three pre-conference workshops, CIR in Barcelona is the place to be this September.
BOOK NOW
After a full day of insightful debates and
discussions, all attendees
are invited to join the networking reception
On day 1 of the conference. Mix and mingle with colleagues, meet your fellow crop protection peers and network with leading industry experts and decision makers in a more informal setting at our evening drinks reception.
This is the ultimate opportunity to swap top tips and business cards, as well as catch up with your peers.
STRENGTHEN YOUR CROP PROTECTION TOOL BOX THROUGH
DEVELOPMENT, FORMULATION, AND REGULATION INSIGHTS
NETWORKING DRINKS WITH THE CROP PROTECTION COMMUNITY
THE CROP INNOVATIONS AND REGULATIONS MOBILE APP
By booking early, you don’t just secure the best pricing but also access our Networking App, 3 weeks before the conference!
Log in to the event app to:
Browse the attendee list
Access speaker presentations
Set up one-to-one meetings
Send messages to fellow participants
View the latest agenda
Navigate around the venue with maps & floor plans and more!