Introducing Carbon Free Nutrient: Revolutionizing Sustainable Strawberry Production
We are excited to announce that Flex Farming Limited has been awarded a prestigious grant from the UK government for the development of our groundbreaking project, Carbon Free Nutrient. This initiative is set to transform the landscape of strawberry production by striving to achieve net-zero emissions, ensuring a sustainable future for the mainstream market.
At Flex Farming, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in Total Controlled Environment Agriculture (TCEA). Our vision is to revolutionize the way strawberries are grown, adopting cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to minimize our environmental impact.
Carbon Free Nutrient represents a major step forward in our mission. By integrating advanced systems and methodologies, we aim to drastically reduce carbon emissions throughout the entire production process. This includes harnessing the power of renewable energy sources, optimizing resource utilization, and implementing intelligent climate control systems.
Through the implementation of Carbon Free Nutrient, we envision a future where strawberries are grown in a closed-loop system, minimizing waste, water usage, and reliance on traditional agricultural practices. By embracing technology and innovation, we can ensure the delivery of high-quality, locally grown strawberries while significantly reducing our carbon footprint.
This project would not be possible without the support of the UK government grant, which recognizes the importance of sustainable food production and the potential impact of Carbon Free Nutrient. We are grateful for their belief in our vision and their commitment to fostering a greener and more resilient agricultural sector.
As we embark on this exciting journey, we invite you to join us in our mission to create a carbon-neutral future for strawberry production. Stay tuned for updates as we progress through the development stages of Carbon Free Nutrient and bring this innovative solution to market.
Together, let’s revolutionize the way we grow and enjoy strawberries while safeguarding the environment for generations to come.
FlexFarming Begins New Growing Trial
FlexFarming Begins New Growing Trial
Written by FlexFarming • 14 April 2023
FlexFarming, a leader in sustainable agriculture, has begun a new trial for their strawberry crops using their cutting-edge Total Control Environment Agriculture (TCEA) farming technology. As a grower, FlexFarming is committed to optimising the growth of their crops while minimising their impact on the environment.
With their TCEA technology, FlexFarming can control every aspect of the growing process, from temperature and humidity to light and nutrients. This allows them to create the ideal conditions for their strawberry plants, resulting in faster growth, higher yields, and more consistent quality.
FlexFarming’s focus on sustainable agriculture is also reflected in their use of vertical indoor farming, which allows them to produce more crops in a smaller space, while using significantly less water and fertiliser than traditional farming methods. The company’s innovative approach to farming reduces the need for chemical use in the way of pesticides and fungicides.
FlexFarming’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation is already gaining recognition from investors, and the company is poised to become a major player in the world of indoor farming. With their new trial for strawberry crops underway, FlexFarming is sure to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable agriculture.
FlexFarming Introduces Groundbreaking Somerset Facility
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FlexFarming Introduces Groundbreaking Somerset Facility
Written by FlexFarming • 01 August 2022
Introducing FlexFarming, a Somerset-based indoor vertical farm that is redefining the future of fresh food production with its 500sqm, 10-tonne strawberry production facility. Growing and supplying Class 1 British strawberries to the UK mainstream market all year round, FlexFarming is tackling industry challenges using its innovative energy solution, Farm as a Battery (FAB), and sustainable growing method, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Discover more about the project with this exclusive look inside the exciting operation.
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FlexFarming Tackles Industry Challenges with its Indoor Vertical Farm to Grow Strawberries
FlexFarming Tackles Industry Challenges with its Indoor Vertical Farm to Grow Strawberries
Written by FlexFarming • 14 July 2022
FlexFarming unveils exciting plans for the future of British strawberries.
Somerset, July 14th 2022 – Somerset-based indoor vertical farm FlexFarming is redefining the future of fresh food production with its 500sqm, 10-tonne strawberry production facility, which is recognised as one of Europe’s largest Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vertical farms. The facility has produced its first crop of Class 1 strawberries with the quality being verified by their customer, a large UK supermarket. It is setting out to grow and supply quality British strawberries to the mainstream UK market all year round using sustainable growing methods and CEA.
Strawberries currently dominate the UK berry growing market, but outside of British summertime, the majority of produce available to consumers is imported from abroad. FlexFarming is leading the way by offering a totally controlled concept that nurtures conditions to create the ideal growing environment in which strawberries can thrive. With CEA, the constraints of conventional farming can be avoided thanks to a technology-based approach that can achieve a higher yield and quality of produce 365 days a year.
The company was established in 2021 following successful early-stage trials and £2.5 million in funding from Innovate UK to build the vertical farm and prove its concept. The team is headed up by smart energy entrepreneur, Ahmad Mohseni, CEO of Brits Energy.
Ahmad Mohseni, FlexFarming CEO comments on the industry challenges: “At FlexFarming, we understand the challenges associated with the current supply methods, which is why we’re working on a solution which addresses the supply issues. With CEA, we can decouple the production from the season and shorten the supply chain. Our FAB solution works to integrate the farm operation with the energy system to tap into the unused available capacity and consequently reduce clean energy costs. Our work marks the way forward for the farming sector by providing sustainable solutions that the entire industry can learn from.”
Whilst vertical farming is a sustainable method, using 90% less land and 95% less water than traditional farming, there is still more work to be done to make a significant impact on what is the biggest challenge: energy consumption.
After studying different energy procurement mechanisms, the team formed its Farm as a Battery (FAB) concept. The solution identifies flexible energy demand opportunities and uses them to enhance the resource efficiency of onsite energy systems by understanding the flexibility the strawberry crop has in its growth cycle.
FlexFarming has built a business model that puts sustainability at the forefront and seeks to tackle the high CapEx and OpEx costs associated with indoor farming. With this, it can work towards achieving a highly efficient net zero strawberry production system to reduce its environmental impact. The team is currently reducing carbon emissions by using renewable energy sources and exploring additional ways to offset its carbon footprint going forward.
With the food security crisis and increasing demands to feed a growing global population in mind, FlexFarming aims to remain carbon neutral whilst contributing toward a new and sustainable future for food production. The company has plans to scale up in the pipeline, commercialising the solution to yield 500 tonnes in 2025 and position itself as a leader in the field.
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