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iFarm Technology

Universal data-driven technology for growing plants on automated vertical farms

May 2021

iFarm Technology

Universal data-driven technology for growing plants on automated vertical farms

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date May 12, 2021
By iFarm
From Finland
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 3-4 - Commercial Scale Up / Multiple commercial Applications

Traditional farming is usually associated with huge risks of external seasonal factors and a long supply chain leading to nutrients loss, food waste and high carbon footprint. It also depletes the planet's resources requiring a big amount of water, destroying soil by using pesticides or other chemicals to control pests. iFarm solution is an alternative that ensures food security with pesticides-free products regardless of climate, location or time. It offers a universal data-driven technology for growing plants on automated vertical farms and enable clients all over the world to grow a wide range of products in a fully controlled environment and in a more sustainable way. The SaaS-platform Growtune controls microclimate parameters and continuously improves algorithms to grow crops with minimal human resources, within a precisely predicted time frame and reducing the amount of water/soil needed, logistic resources and the cost of production.

The Environmental Benefits

  • Scalable solution from 50 to 5000 sqm
  • Automated processes working 365/24/7 regardless of weather or other conditions
  • More than 150 plant growth recipes are available now at SaaS-platform Growtune
  • 95% less water than conventional agriculture
  • 99% less land than conventional agriculture
  • 0 mile logistic

The Financial Benefits

  • Average 4 years payback time
  • Decrease labour costs by 20%

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iFarm

Universal data-driven technology of growing plants on automated vertical farms

Headquarters 02770 Espoo, Finland
Type Startup or self-employed
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