Vertical Farming
a revolution in plant production
Source: Growy
About SKY HIGH
We need to provide a growing world population with food; even though more and more people live in towns and cities, there are often water shortages, and the nutritional value of fruit and vegetables has been falling for decades. By growing plants in layers above each other and illuminating them with special LED lamps, fresh vegetables can be produced worldwide under all weather and climate conditions over the entire year.
“All of the needs of crop production for future requires a new outlook on food production systems.”
— Prof. leo f. m. marcelis, program leader
Our Mission
The ambition is a secure and sustainable vegetable supply: no pesticides, no nutrient emission, only 2-4 litres of water per kg produce, at least twentyfold less land use, lower food mileage, less waste and lower energy use per kg produce compared to greenhouses. Compared to conventionally produced vegetables, these vegetables have a greatly improved quality (taste, aroma, appearance, shelf life, nutritional value, and safety).
0
pesticides or herbicides
2-4 Litres
water use per kg of produce
20 x more
yield per land use
Project Partners
Source: Aerofaroms
Research Clusters
Within SKY HIGH program, researchers, together with lighting specialists, breeding companies, growers, horticulture technology companies, architects and food suppliers, will make this type of vertical agriculture cheaper and more energy-efficient. In addition, the aim is to use this type of vertical farming to produce vegetables and herbs with a better taste, shelf life and nutritional value while using extremely little water and nutrients and no pesticides.
