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Vertical Farming

Vertical Farming is the Future. Why?

All the global pundits are stating it. Vertical farms are poised to capitalise on a US$50bn (€45.6bn) global market opportunity.

However, challenges remain. Vertical Farms could help provide solutions to some of the greatest long-term challenges facing the food system. Agricultural production accounts for almost one-quarter of global greenhouse gases (with 14% linked to animal agriculture), according to data from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. Agriculture uses nearly two-thirds of fresh water and in many countries agricultural is a big contributor to water pollution. The current system of fresh produce production and distribution is also viewed to be extremely wasteful. It is thought that around 20% of fruit and vegetables end up as food waste between harvest and distribution. Added to this, in many regions across the globe, farmers are grappling with shifting weather patterns and extreme weather events such as droughts and floods become more commonplace. The food system is straining under these pressures to some degree and has been further exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

And there are more challenges on the horizon. We will have to produce more food using fewer resources if we are to meet the needs of the growing global population, which the UN expects to rise from 7.7bn people today to 9.7bn people by 2050.

On this basis new high-tech driven solutions will become increasingly important. The potential leveraging of advanced technology such as Vertical Farming can grow hundreds of hectares worth of crops on one equivalent hectare with such precision that produce has been considered more flavourful and often grown without the intervention of pesticides.

Vertical farming does not require deforestation or large amounts of water and does not add to water pollution. And because these highly automated farms can be located virtually anywhere, produce is local and fresher, whilst food waste within its supply chain is minimised. The high levels of automation and controlled environment mean they can be operated 24/7, irrespective of extreme weather patterns. And being located closer to the end consumer unlocks the possibility of shortening supply chains and reducing food waste and eliminating vast amount of food miles.

But it will not be an easy ride and the sector is not for the faint hearted or those looking for a quick financial win.

The energy use of such sites still needs to be reviewed to make it more efficient with the ultimate desire to deploy renewable energy sources to be used at scale. And the product offering needs to expand away from just leafy greens possibly into the likes of berries and soft fruit.

And sourcing the skilled expertise from technical to production and operations to strategic sales in such a relatively new and to some degree unproven food sector on an International basis is not easy.

But Vertical Farming will have a far-reaching impact on all supplier and consumers alike throughout the fresh food value chain. It will be attractive to the now booming home delivery market and to the likes of Amazon who in the UK recently announced that they are morphing fresh food delivery into their online offering. The sector will also benefit from the new messaging based around the benefit of fresher and safer produce to encourage the consumer to purchase on a regular and ongoing manner.

To create a successful Vertical Farming operation the one key element over and above the technical and commercial challenges will be sourcing the right calibre of individuals for your Vertical Farming business.

Redfox has a significant pedigree of successfully sourcing such individuals for a global list of Vertical Farming clients.

If you are looking for the highest calibre of individuals for your business, please contact the Redfox team AS PER THIS LINK.

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This is going to be great! Dial in to listen the Broadcast from South Africa! 😁🍏🍎🍏🍎😆Beanstalk.Global Broadcast with the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) promoting South African Fresh Produce. Thurs 28th Jan 2021 at 13:00 hrs GMT. CLICK LINK TO JOIN - lnkd.in/dwkTMHi

The PMA is a key International trade organization representing companies from every segment of the global fresh produce and floral supply chain.

Each month, we will be focusing on a major area of South African fresh produce and discussing that all with the country’s key industry experts so we can learn and appreciate fantastic South African Fresh Produce.

On our first joint Broadcast, we look to talk to some of the countries key Wholesale experts to gain a real understanding as to how this vital sector “ticks” and how it makes a significant difference to the country, even more so in our strange times.

We will be speaking to key fresh sector experts including: Jaco Oosthuizen, Francois Knowles and Doctor Justy Range.

Join us. Participate. Enjoy. Grow.

#freshproduce #agriculture #fruit #agrifood #agritech #fruits #southafrica Jennifer Roets
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This is going to be great! Dial in to listen the Broadcast from South Africa! 😁🍏🍎🍏🍎😆
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We are loving this! 😁🍏🍎😁Beanstalk.Global launch our NEW Podcast Channel. CLICK LINK TO FIND OUT MORE - lnkd.in/dnNRs47

With nearly a years’ worth of hugely successful and engaging broadcasts and interviews under our belt, we have created a podcast channel where you can now find them all conveniently in one place. Catch up on our back catalogue and subscribe to our Beanstalk.Global Podcast Channel – our latest podcasts will be updated weekly and you will never miss an episode.

If you would be interested in taking part in a broadcast for our Podcast Channel, please email us info@beanstalkglobal.org

If you would like to become a Partner Sponsor to promote your products or services with our unique International Podcast series, please either email info@beanstalk.global or call +44 (0) 1284 715055

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We loved this Broadcast. Learnt a lot on the investment circles within fresh food! ... See MoreSee Less

PlayHow You Can Leverage Finance to Develop Viable Innovation to Support Healthy & Sustainable Fresh Produce in the UK.
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We are looking forward to hearing from Jacqui Green and what she is looking to achieve with the great team at Global Women Fresh 😁Newest Board Member for the team @ Global Women Fresh announced. The great Jacqui Green. We interview her on Fri 29th Jan at 14:00hrs GMT CLICK LINK TO JOIN - lnkd.in/dpF2A3S

GWF mission is to change the status quo and leverage the talent of Women in Produce to close the industry’s gender divide by inspiring, connecting and empowering women around the world. And their mission matters more than ever.

Jacqui has worked for key Fresh Sector businesses from Commercial Director to CEO level with proven results. She has a growing Non-Executive Director portfolio and is also a qualified transformational coach and mentor. As a member of several trade boards and committees, she has spoken passionately about her views on policy, future consumers, leadership and sustainability. She is very excited to assist Global Women Fresh and their goal to create a real positive difference in the international fresh food sectors.

Join us to hear how Jacqui and Global Women Fresh are looking to make a real difference in our sectors.

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We are looking forward to hearing from Jacqui Green and what she is looking to achieve with the great team at Global Women Fresh 😁
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Beanstalk Global Broadcast with the Healthy & Sustainable Food Group
Listen to the Group Founders and key experts on “How we can enable British producers to expand, innovate and grow healthy and sustainable foods for the national diet.”
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OOOOoooo that's big news team. Well done! We love South Africa. Beautiful country. Beautiful fruit! 😁🍎🍏😁 ... See MoreSee Less

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This was a great catch up that Beanstalk had with Belinda Clarke of Agri-TechE. The future looks bright! 😁 ... See MoreSee Less

PlayCatch up with Belinda Clarke of Agri-TechE To See What They Have Planned for 2021 To Our Collective Advantage!
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Should be a great catch up with Dan of Love Beets and will be fascinating to hear his views of the differences of fresh produce between the UK/EU and the USA!Daniel Cross of Love Beets in the USA. Beanstalk.Global 20on20 Interview. Wednesday 20th January @ 21:00hrs GMT. CLICK LINK TO JOIN - lnkd.in/dRG4wma

In our very successful interview series “20 minutes with inspirational people from the International fresh food sectors”, we look to catch up with the Dan to hear his views of the potential differences of fresh produce State side and how he and his team have created a highly successful and innovate fresh produce brand with a difference in the great US of A!

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