Key Takeaways
- Partnership Introduction: LettUs Grow and Valoya India are partners bringing aeroponic technology to India and the Middle East, focusing on optimizing indoor crop production.
- Technological Synergy: The collaboration leverages LettUs Grow’s patented ultrasonic aeroponic irrigation systems and Valoya’s LED lighting solutions.
- Market Expansion: This partnership aims to address food security and sustainability issues in India and the Middle East by introducing controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions.
- Strategic Trials: Initial crop growth trials will be conducted at Valoya India labs to tailor the technology specifically for these markets.
- Future Goals: The collaboration intends to support local agricultural development while conserving resources, setting a precedent for future agricultural technology deployments.
LettUs Grow, a UK-based company specializing in aeroponic technology, has partnered with Valoya India to expand its reach into India and the Middle East. This collaboration marks a significant step in LettUs Grow’s global strategy to promote its aeroponic systems, previously validated through successful trials at Wageningen University and Stockbridge Technology Centre.
Enhanced Crop Production Capabilities
Through this partnership, Valoya India will integrate LettUs Grow’s patented ultrasonic aeroponic irrigation systems into its offerings, providing turnkey solutions for vertical farms. These systems are recognized for their efficiency, potentially increasing yields, improving crop quality, and reducing water use.
Benefits of Aeroponic Technology
Efficient Use of Resources
Aeroponics is recognized for its minimal use of water and nutrients. It sprays roots with a nutrient-rich mist. This method could be particularly beneficial in regions like India and the Middle East, where water scarcity is a concern. It supports sustainable farming by reducing the dependency on traditional resources such as soil and extensive water irrigation.
Valoya’s Tailored Lighting Solutions
Complementing the aeroponic technology, Valoya will provide its advanced LED lighting solutions, designed to enhance plant growth by offering a spectrum of light tailored to the needs of various crops. Valoya’s expertise is supported by extensive research, including over 700 trials involving more than 300 plant species.
Implementation Strategy and Future Outlook
Localized Trials and Adaptations
The collaboration will feature initial trials at the Valoya India facilities in Noida, aimed at adapting the aeroponic systems to suit the specific needs of the Indian and Middle Eastern markets. Dhruv Mahajan, Vice President at Valoya India, commented on the initiative, stating, “We are very excited to conduct, observe, and document the results of our combined trials and develop tailor-made solutions for a host of crops/plants suited to India and Middle East Markets as a starting point to our collaboration.”
Sustainable Agricultural Development
Charlie Guy, CEO of LettUs Grow, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership: “India is primed to become one of the most exciting emerging markets for CEA, and this partnership marks another significant step forward in our mission to reduce the impact of fresh produce production across the globe, through careful innovation and collaboration. By working with Valoya, we aim to empower farmers across India and The Middle East to improve access to fresh produce, allowing the agricultural sector to thrive while conserving precious groundwater reserves and resources.”
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LettUs Grow and Innovative Growers Equipment have partnered to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to the greenhouse sector in North America. The technology aims to improve yields, conserve resources, and address challenges in the agriculture sector. Trials have shown that LettUs Grow’s aeroponic systems can improve productivity and sustainability. The partnership combines LettUs Grow’s aeroponic innovations with IGE’s manufacturing capabilities to provide advanced solutions to greenhouse growers. The commercial greenhouse market in North America is expected to grow, and this partnership is poised to play a crucial role in this expansion by enhancing the technological capabilities of greenhouse farmers. The collaboration will officially commence with the development of a reference site in the US in June 2024.
Collaborates With Albotherm (2024/02/06)
LettUs Grow and Albotherm collaborate on a research project to explore the benefits of responsive glass coating technology on greenhouse operations. Albotherm’s responsive coating adjusts its transparency based on ambient temperature, offering a potential solution to mitigate excessive heat within greenhouses. Initial crop growth trials have shown promising results, increasing basil crop yields significantly while allowing more natural light into the greenhouse. The upcoming trial in January 2024 seeks to build on the initial successes, potentially setting new standards for greenhouse efficiency.
LettUs Grow Unveils 2022 Impact Report: New Innovations and Expansion into Europe Highlight a Successful Year (2023/05/17)
LettUs Grow, a company committed to enhancing food production efficiency, achieved B Corp Certification and launched Aeroponic Rolling Benches for hectare-scale growing operations. The company partnered with Wageningen University & Research to innovate agricultural practices. It also expanded its reach by delivering container farms to three new locations across Europe. Looking ahead, LettUs Grow is poised for further growth and innovation.
Wageningen University Partners With LettUs Grow For Aeroponic Research Trials (2022/11/25)
LettUs Grow (UK) and Wageningen University are conducting trials to evaluate ultrasonic aeroponic and hydroponic irrigation systems in order to promote cutting-edge agricultural methods. The experiments will be carried out at Wageningen’s greenhouse facilities over the course of five months and will assess basil crop growth, development, and quality when grown in greenhouses. LettUs Grow’s ultrasonic aeroponic system will be tested alongside ebb and flow and deep water culture hydroponic systems. The studies will assess growth rate, productivity, nutritional content, shelf life, plant physiological characteristics, the effects of seasonality, and energy consumption.
University of Surrey Launch USD 4.5M Tree Propagation Project With LettUs Grow (2022/10/17)
The University of Surrey is partnering with LettUs Grow to develop a greenhouse aeroponic system for willow tree propagation. The £4 million project is funded by the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme, part of the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. The project aims to sustainably meet the UK’s biomass and tree planting targets. The team has developed a solution for fast and sustainable domestic production using aeroponic methods. The three-year partnership will make use of state-of-the-art aeroponic technology for the rapid multiplication of willow cuttings.
Bristol-Based LettUs Grow, Get B Corp Certification (2022/08/09)
LettUs Grow, a UK-based aeroponic technology and farm management software provider for indoor and vertical farms, recently became a Certified B Corporation. They join the list of indoor, vertical, and urban farming companies such as Harvest London, Appharvest, AeroFarms, Gotham Greens, and Sustenir Group, among others. Being a B Corp means meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency. The impact report published by Lettus Grow outlines its achievements in 2021 and plans for 2022, including further expansion in the UK, monitoring the carbon emissions of their supply chain, and being accountable for sustainability standards.
LettUs Grow & Vertically Urban Partner To Light Up Container Farms (2022/06/08)
LettUs Grow has partnered with Vertically Urban to use their Horti-Blade LED light in DROP & GROW container farms – vertical farming systems inside a shipping container. These farms use aeroponic technology and artificial LED light to create perfect environmental conditions for different crops. The Horti-Blade was found to be more efficient and flexible and promotes better growth than other options. Both companies are excited about the partnership and the future of controlled environment agriculture.
New Trial Aims At Growing Apple Tree with Aeroponics (2022/07/27)
LettUs Grow and Bardsley England have partnered to trial apple tree whip propagation using soilless growing technology. Bardsley England produces high-quality apples, pears, plums, and apricots, while LettUs Grow specializes in aeroponics, a method of growing plants without soil. The trials aim to investigate whether aeroponics can improve the quality, cost, and health of tree whips. The trials involved propagating apple tree whips from cuttings taken from 3-year-old Gala apple trees using hydroponic and aeroponic systems. All the tree-whips that entered the aeroponic system successfully reached their maximum growth target within 2 months. The next steps in the trials involve improving resource efficiency and investigating the results of different apple tree varieties.
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