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January 05, 2023

NovelFarm 2023: Soilless market for sustainable food production

NovelFarm will take place from February 15th to 16th at Pordenone Exhibition Center. NovelFarm is the reference exhibition in southern Europe for soilless market and vertical farming. Indoor cultures will be one of the main themes, since their importance for the protection of food safety and biodiversity.

Soilless market and vertical farming keep growing in Italy with lots of examples in the cutted vegetables and salads fields. NovelFarm 2023, during the first and last session, will underline that indoor farming is one of the most advanced combinations of primary food production technologies that ensures high quality sustenance for world's population, which will keep growing fast in the foreseeable future. Soilless production guarantees water and fertiliser savings, removes the use of pesticide, increases free areas and preserves biodiversity, which is being impacted by 'organic crops'.

The exhibition will guarantee an ongoing upgrade of the innovative technologies and experiences in these fields. Nowdays, seed producers offer many varieties that are particularly suitable for soilless growing; research centres and farmers are striving to set up solutions to reconcile market needs, economy and the exploitation of possibilities that controlling growth parameters can offer. Regarding 'hard technologies' of the indoor farming, focus is on automation systems (derived from the warehouse industry), cooperative robots (cobots), sensor technology, artificial intelligence for managing the growing environment, and new fertigation systems. Furthermore, widening its borders, NovelFarm will point out the importance of the 4th and 5th range product, which represent an important straight shot for the Italian soilless market.  

The entrance to the exhibition is free; visit the official website to stay up-to-date on participation procedures and call for entries.

For more information visit the website, HERE. 

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