Key Takeaways:
- Pioneering UK Presence: Urban Health Farms is launching its first UK modular farm in London, marking a significant milestone in its expansion.
- Partnership with GrowSpec Biotech: The company is collaborating with GrowSpec Biotech, a leader in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) equipment, for its efficient and innovative farming systems.
- Sustainable Focus: The modular farms are energy-efficient, automated, and can integrate solar power to cover 30-50% of their energy needs.
- Maximising Urban Space: The vertical farming techniques employed will enhance productivity in urban areas, providing fresh produce year-round.
Urban Health Farms Expands to the UK
Urban Health Farms has announced its first modular farming project in the United Kingdom, through its London-based subsidiary, Urban Health Farms U.K. Plc. This venture represents a pivotal moment in the company’s mission to revolutionize urban agriculture by providing fresh, sustainable produce to densely populated areas.
Strategic Partnership and Innovation
Collaboration with GrowSpec Biotech
Urban Health Farms has formed a co-development and manufacturing partnership with GrowSpec Biotech, a key player in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technology. GrowSpec’s cutting-edge equipment and expertise will power the modular farming system, making it highly automated and cost-efficient, especially in tasks like seeding and harvesting.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
The farm’s design is both eco-friendly and energy-efficient. With the potential to integrate solar panels, these modular farms can meet up to 50% of their energy requirements through renewable sources, further emphasizing the company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture.
Urban Farming and Year-Round Production
Leveraging vertical farming techniques, the London farm will maximize the use of limited urban space while producing a variety of crops throughout the year, unaffected by weather conditions. This makes it ideal for dense urban environments like London, where space is at a premium but the demand for fresh, local produce is growing.
Urban Health Farms Latest News
Urban Health Farms & Botany Group Further Collaboration (2022/06/25)
Botany is partnering with Urban Health Farms to establish the Urban Health Farms Campus in Venlo. The collaboration, which began in November 2022, will focus on R&D and employee training for Urban Health Farms. The UHF Campus will be supervised by scientists, researchers, technical engineers, and growers, with Botany taking on supervision and execution. Both companies aim to shift the market from regular food production to sustainable food production for the next generation.
Botany Group CEO Peter Korsten will join UHF as a partner and Chief of Agronomy, focusing on founding and running the UHF Campus in Venlo. The partnership will provide UHF with access to infrastructure and specialists through the Botany partnership. The acquisition of BrightBox facilities in Venlo will create a running start for the UHF Campus.
Botany Group founder and Managing Director Bernard Sleijster is looking forward to the expanded partnership and the experience Peter brings as Chief of Agronomy. The UHF Campus will provide an ongoing educational opportunity for management and operating staff, supporting the company’s ambitious expansion goals.
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