How modular vertical farming technology benefits growers

In the first of a four-part series focusing on the unique benefits of IGS technology, Head of Vertical Farming Solutions, Douglas Elder, speaks about how modularity enhances the grower experience. Douglas’ unique blend of engineering and detailed industry know-how has seen him play a pivotal role in our technology’s evolution since joining IGS in 2015.

Modularity in vertical farming brings many benefits. IGS has designed its tech solutions with this principle at heart, making them easier to scale, maintain, and operate. This can be seen across many areas – from rolling out periodic and iterative updates and upgrades, to optimising individual Growth Towers to different crop needs and specifications.

Modular vertical farming technology brings a wealth of benefits to the grower across biosecurity, reliability and maintenance, as well as general operational efficiency in a working horticultural environment. These are all key areas where growers can realise significant improvements, whether that’s in the ability to minimise the risk of an outbreak of pests or disease, increase fire safety, or eliminate downtime in production during key maintenance periods.

Biosecurity

Biosecurity is fundamental to any successful vertical farming operation. It’s often seen as one of the major USPs of vertical farming as a whole, but if the technology doesn’t lend itself to it, you risk contamination across the whole site, and potentially catastrophic losses.

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