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What Vertical Farming Got Wrong — and What Comes Next
For years, vertical farming has been framed as a breakthrough: climate-proof, efficient, local, and endlessly scalable. And to a point, that optimism was justified. Controlled-environment agriculture has delivered consistent crops in places where traditional agriculture struggles. It has shown what’s possible when growing conditions can be engineered rather than left to weather patterns and seasons. But before diving in, it’s worth clarifying what we mean by vertical farming
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Closing the Loop: GyroPlant’s Path to a Circular Silicone Future
At GyroPlant, innovation doesn’t stop at how we grow plants. It also extends to the materials we use. Every decision we make balances...
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Reducing Substrate Use Isn’t All or Nothing — It’s a Spectrum
In Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), substrate choices are often presented as binary: either you're growing 100% substrate-free,...
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It’s Time to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic from CEA
Why Single-Use Plastics Are Undermining the Sustainability of Indoor Farming As Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) scales up to...
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Substrate Sustainability Uncovered
Why Reusability—and a Holistic LCA—Matters in Sustainable Product Design The Hidden Costs of Growing Media: Why a Holistic LCA Matters At...
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Growth in the Indoor Hydroponic Food Sector?
Indoor hydroponics has been labelled the sustainable farming method of the future, promising higher yields, less water usage, and reduced...
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Centralised vs. Decentralised Food Production: A New Era of Farming
As the global population continues to grow and urbanise, the way we produce and distribute food is evolving. The debate between...
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Controlled Environment Agriculture for Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
' In the current scenario of changing climatic conditions and the rising global population, there is an urgent need to explore novel,...
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Embracing Automated / Manual Systems in Small-Scale Hydroponic Farms: A New Perspective
Image: Spinach grown substrate free Hydroponic Farming: Revolutionising Agriculture with Balanced Automation Hydroponic farming has...
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Tree propagation for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is transforming the way we approach food production, offering higher yields, improved quality,...
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Home Hydroponic Systems
Home hydroponic systems are booming, offering a revolutionary way to grow fresh produce year-round from your home. Let's dive into the...
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Growing Legumes with GyroPlant Technology
Welcome to the forefront of agricultural innovation, where we are moving beyond leafy greens to explore the exciting realm of legumes...
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Introducing The GyroSnap!
GyroPlant is proud to introduce The GyroSnap — GyroPlant's latest innovation for ZERO SUBSTRATE growing. It’s been a little over 12...
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R&D expansion for space food technologies
At GyroPlant, our commitment to advancing space food research is growing, as we continue to embark on groundbreaking research in Japan...
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Strawbs!
With an average seed count of 200, the sweet red fruit is one of the key crops that can be grown in The GyroCup. Why Strawberries? The...
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Advancing Astro-botany research with The GyroCup!
What is Astro-botony? Astro-botany is the study of plants in controlled space environments. The unique habitat in space impact plant...
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Hello 2024!
As 2023 comes to an end, the GyroPlant team are reflecting on our journey over the last 12 months, discussing our achievements,...
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Overcoming Substrate Challenges in CEA and Greenhouses
It's been fascinating to hear first-hand the challenges CEA and greenhouse growers have with substrates for plant cultivation. It seems...
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What’s so good about The GyroCup?
The GyroCup is transforming the landscape of indoor cultivation! Our valued growers and partners around the world are using GyroCups to...
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R&D journey with Crop Health & Protection - CHAP
Check out the latest research from Crop Health & Protection - CHAP! At GyroPlant, we're proud to be at the forefront of indoor...
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