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.

CEA 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.

CEA 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.

CEA 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.

Most CEA systems do not require soil as a medium and in turn will elevate the intense pressure placed on arable land.

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.

CEA systems 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.

CEA technology enhances the stability, sustainability and quality of supply.