Why choose to invest in natural light high density growing?
The case for investment in natural light high density growing is compelling when examining demographic, political and environmental factors faced by the UK and many other countries around the world.
With over eighty years combined experience in developing, financing, constructing and operating major infrastructure projects, Shockingly Fresh is helping to shape the future of natural light high density growing through the planning, funding, constructing and delivering of projects across the world.
We’re proud of our commitment to safe-guarding our future food supplies. Apart from natural lighting and minimal energy usage - here are some of the key reasons to invest in natural light high density growing:
A need for change and action
Limited land
Cropland currently covers almost 13% of the earth’s land surface. Intensifying farming productivity is key in feeding a growing population.
Natural light high density growing will increase the productivity of land many times over.
Extreme weather
Extreme weather events impacting crop production is continuing to increase which is presenting challenges in the retail supply chain.
Natural light high density growing systems are significantly protected from weather extremes impacting outdoor growing yields.
Water efficiency
Using water more efficiently is increasingly becoming a must. Many countries already exploit their water resources at unsustainable rates.
Natural light high density growing systems use water far more effectively and need as little as 5% of the water that conventional cropping requires.
Soil health
Soil degradation and prevalence of soil born diseases have placed increasing pressure to move crop production indoors.
Natural light high density growing systems do not require soil as a growing medium.
Retailers
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Co-op and M&S have promised to halve the environmental impact of a weekly food shop by the end of the decade.
Natural light high density growing systems as used by Shockingly Fresh provide a means for retailers to achieve their environmental targets.
Food security
Food security and sustainable farming practices are high on the UK government agenda.
Natural light high density growing technology enhances the stability, sustainability and quality of supply.
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