February 21, 2022

A machine for growing: looking at IGS' technology differently with Delivery Rank

CEO of IGS, David Farquhar, recently sat down with Sarah Kirton from Delivery Rank to talk all things IGS and discuss how our vertical farming solution can help transform the food production industry, making it more sustainable and helping combat issues with food security across the world.

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Our CEO David Farquhar recently sat down with Sarah Kirton from Delivery Rank to talk all things IGS and discuss how our vertical farming solution can help transform the food production industry, making it more sustainable and helping combat issues with food security across the world.

From explaining our technology to talking about planning permissions and sustainably grown food, David walks through the journey of IGS and our mission to blend engineering, crop science and agronomy skills to enable our customers to grow high-quality, nutritious produce all year round.

Read the full interview HERE.

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