December 2, 2019

IGS scoops win at Scottish Tech Startup Awards

Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has continued its winning streak to take home the Tech for Good award at the 2019 Scottish Tech Startup Awards.

Written by
Georgia Lea

Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has continued its winning streak to take home the Tech for Good award at the 2019 Scottish Tech Startup Awards. Organised by the team behind Turing Fest, a three-day annual technology conference held in the Scottish capital, the awards ceremony returned for its second year to celebrate the most innovative thinkers in Scottish technology.

IGS was delighted to attend the awards ceremony at Edinburgh’s Jam House, joining more than 500 people from all across Scotland's flourishing tech sector.

David Farquhar, CEO of IGS, said: "I've said again and again what an exciting year 2019 has been for us at IGS, and the surprises just keep coming! We're so delighted to be taking home the Tech for Good award - it's a real testament to the hard work our team continues to put in to help come up with a way to ensure global food supply is truly sustainable for future generations."

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.

Friday, May 26, 2023

Can you grow strawberries in a vertical farm?

In this article, we explore the feasibility of growing strawberry starter plants in a vertical farm and the benefits it can offer growers.

In this article, we explore the feasibility of growing strawberry starter plants in a vertical farm and the benefits it can offer growers.

Monday, May 22, 2023

Is AgTech and vertical farming right for my farming operation?

Is AgTech and vertical farming right for my farming operation? In this article, we will explore whether vertical farming is right for your farming operation.

Is AgTech and vertical farming right for my farming operation? In this article, we will explore whether vertical farming is right for your farming operation.