Leading the way for future growth

Premium plants grown with precision. Any time, any place, vertical farming technology powered by IGS. Continuous innovation, brilliantly simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Hydroponics, aquaponics or vertical farming – which works best for you?

Hydroponics, aquaponics and vertical farming are all becoming evermore common in food production – but what are the key benefits of each, and how do they work in principle? We’ve broken down all three, alongside any environmental footprints and how they fit into modern agriculture.

Next event

The Global Produce & Floral Show

October 19, 2023

Join us The Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA, USA.

Next webinar

Running a vertical farm during an energy crisis

September 21st 2023, 4pm GMT

Join our webinar for an exciting discussion around renewable energy sources and how they can be used to power an IGS vertical farm to provide long-term, stable energy solutions.

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Leading the way for future growth

Premium plants grown with precision. Any time, any place, vertical farming technology powered by IGS. Continuous innovation, brilliantly simple design and a refusal to accept conventional technical thinking.

Who our vertical farming technology helps

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Propagators

Our vertical farming technology provides a complete climate controlled growing environment, allowing propagator and nursery growers to improve propagule and starter plant consistency to deliver improved yields.

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Large growers

Increase the reliability of starter plants and reduce the waste associated with plant variation by using our vertical farms to grow your own starter plants and propagules.

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Pharmaceuticals

Our Growth Towers provide a bio secure environment, capable of growing a range of crops which can be optimised for compound density and speed of growth in an environment free from pesticides.

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Entrepreneurs

Our vertical farms are optimised to grow a range of seed to harvest crops. Our integrated technology is managed via a single source and the modularity of our solutions means its ready to scale when you are.

Vertical farming solutions

How our vertical farming solutions help

To meet increasing food demands from a growing population while lessening the impact on the environment, growers are facing rising expectations to improve quality and improve sustainability, all in the face of climate change and increasing fuel costs. If this wasn’t enough, farmers are facing inflation, climate change, and a decreasing rural population, posing challenges for the future of agriculture.

The solution? Vertical farming.

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Seed to harvest growers

Our Growth Towers are a powerful, smart system built for any environment, anywhere in the world. But what benefits do you gain over traditional methods?

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Propagators

Vertical farming provides a climate-secure growing environment, which allows you to improve propagule and seedling consistency.

Take a virtual tour of our Growth Towers

Our Growth Towers are a powerful, smart system built for any environment, anywhere in the world. But what benefits do you gain over traditional methods?

What our customers say

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EIO Farms

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EIO Farms

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Hydroponics, aquaponics or vertical farming – which works best for you?

Hydroponics, aquaponics and vertical farming are all becoming evermore common in food production – but what are the key benefits of each, and how do they work in principle? We’ve broken down all three, alongside any environmental footprints and how they fit into modern agriculture.

Hydroponics, aquaponics and vertical farming are all becoming evermore common in food production – but what are the key benefits of each, and how do they work in principle? We’ve broken down all three, alongside any environmental footprints and how they fit into modern agriculture.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Hydroponics, aquaponics or vertical farming – which works best for you?

Hydroponics, aquaponics and vertical farming are all becoming evermore common in food production – but what are the key benefits of each, and how do they work in principle? We’ve broken down all three, alongside any environmental footprints and how they fit into modern agriculture.

Hydroponics, aquaponics and vertical farming are all becoming evermore common in food production – but what are the key benefits of each, and how do they work in principle? We’ve broken down all three, alongside any environmental footprints and how they fit into modern agriculture.

Monday, July 24, 2023

How an IGS vertical farm creates the perfect growing environment for basil

Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs and is commonly grown in a vertical farm as a seed-to-harvest crop. In this blog, we explore how an IGS vertical farm creates the perfect growing environment for basil.

Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs and is commonly grown in a vertical farm as a seed-to-harvest crop. In this blog, we explore how an IGS vertical farm creates the perfect growing environment for basil.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Can renewable energy be used in vertical farming?

In this blog, we explore the potential of renewable energy sources to power vertical farming systems.

In this blog, we explore the potential of renewable energy sources to power vertical farming systems.

Friday, June 30, 2023

Building a business case for vertical farming

If you’re considering investing in vertical farming technology, this post will provide insights into how to build a business to establish the most profitable route to market.

If you’re considering investing in vertical farming technology, this post will provide insights into how to build a business to establish the most profitable route to market.

Friday, June 16, 2023

How technology has changed farming

In this blog, we'll explore the various ways that technology has changed farming, including artificial intelligence, drone technology, and vertical farming. We'll also examine the importance of these advancements in smart farming in terms of efficiency, profitability, and environmental sustainability

In this blog, we'll explore the various ways that technology has changed farming, including artificial intelligence, drone technology, and vertical farming. We'll also examine the importance of these advancements in smart farming in terms of efficiency, profitability, and environmental sustainability

Monday, June 12, 2023

Are our food production systems sustainable enough

The UK farming industry faces a wide range of challenges, the resulting effect of which has exposed the vulnerabilities in our food supply chain. Is there a need for growers to move towards more sustainable farming practices? How can we increase our system's resilience and improve food security?

The UK farming industry faces a wide range of challenges, the resulting effect of which has exposed the vulnerabilities in our food supply chain. Is there a need for growers to move towards more sustainable farming practices? How can we increase our system's resilience and improve food security?

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Will vertical farming be the future of food production

As the world's population continues to grow and concerns around climate change and dwindling resources intensify, there is a pressing need to find more sustainable and efficient ways to produce food, locally. In this blog, we'll explore the key differences between vertical farms and more traditional farming methods and how they differ within transportation, distribution, and supply chains.

As the world's population continues to grow and concerns around climate change and dwindling resources intensify, there is a pressing need to find more sustainable and efficient ways to produce food, locally. In this blog, we'll explore the key differences between vertical farms and more traditional farming methods and how they differ within transportation, distribution, and supply chains.

Monday, June 5, 2023

The role of vertical farming in indoor crop production

Indoor farming, as the name suggests, is an approach to crop production that involves growing crops inside. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of indoor farming and how integrating vertical farms can help improve the efficiency of existing growing operations

Indoor farming, as the name suggests, is an approach to crop production that involves growing crops inside. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of indoor farming and how integrating vertical farms can help improve the efficiency of existing growing operations

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Farming and its environmental impacts: is Vertical Farming the solution?

The food and agriculture industry often has a negative impact on the environment due to greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants that are used at almost every stage of production. There is also the strain that growing food puts on our precious natural resources such as water. In this article, we will delve into the challenges posed by food production on the climate and explore the importance of sustainable alternatives like vertical farming.

The food and agriculture industry often has a negative impact on the environment due to greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants that are used at almost every stage of production. There is also the strain that growing food puts on our precious natural resources such as water. In this article, we will delve into the challenges posed by food production on the climate and explore the importance of sustainable alternatives like vertical farming.

Our methodology

IGS delivers platforms that create ideal climates for plants and people. Based upon a culture of continuous innovation and brilliant, simple design we refuse to accept conventional technical thinking.

Frequently asked questions

Vertical farming is key to the future of farming and will become a key part, however it will not take place of traditional farming. Find out more about IGS.

Vertical farming has the serious potential to address areas of global agricultural & environmental needs. Find out more about Intelligent Growth Solutions.

IGS offers global vertical farming solutions to traditional farms, entrepreneurs, governments, food producers & pharmaceuticals, among others. Read more.

Vertical farming is the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers where all environmental factors can be controlled to optimise plant growth.

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The IGS culture

IGS is full of innovative individuals. Together we make a team committed to solving many technology-based challenges. Our culture is based on this approach. Encouraging innovation, promoting collaboration, stimulating discussion and embracing positive problem solving – together.

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Our team of experts are ready and waiting to talk with you. We'd love to hear from you.