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This LU aims to advance knowledge of vertical farming techniques, focusing on LED lighting and plant nutrition. Learners will gain knowledge of the key components, develop relevant skills for practical application, and develop competencies to address challenges in vertical farming. The course further focuses on emerging trends and technologies in the field.

This LU aims to provide the student with an overview about the controlled environment agriculture. It covers the techniques that are commonly used for controlled environment agriculture, and the current market.

Business model innovation (BMI) is about creating value for companies, customers, and society. It is about replacing outdated models. Urban farming represents a new approach to secure sustainable and resilient food production and is attracting increasing attention. Technology innovations and the growth of market need new business models, which can cope with the unique features of urban farming and promote the further development of urban farming.

This LU introduces entrepreneurship in urban farming, focusing on understanding business models and marketing strategies. Learners will explore basic business models and marketing techniques within the urban farming industry through practical examples and case studies. Learners will interpret simple business models and understand fundamental marketing strategies in the context of urban farming and develop their own basic business plan.

In this learning unit, students will learn about sustainable agriculture and controlled environmental techniques. They will learn about innovative technologies and methods for indoor agriculture while exploring the significant challenges and opportunities within this growing field. Through real-world case studies of pioneering and successful implementations, they will gain practical insights and a holistic understanding of these practices. This knowledge is particularly relevant, as the interest in indoor agriculture is growing due to the increasing demand for more sustainable agricultural practices and pesticide free-products, especially in urban areas.

This learning unit (LU) aims to provide the student with an overview of the development of controlled environment agriculture. It covers the principles about how the plant grows in the controlled environment, the techniques that are commonly used for controlled environment agriculture, and the innovations in both technologies and business models.

This LU on Advanced techniques in vertical farming emphasizes the importance of innovations like LED lighting, which optimizes plant growth and energy use, as well as precise nutrient management, which ensures plants receive exactly what they need for optimal development. We'll also look at how automation, robotics, and drones can help vertical farms become more efficient and scalable. These technological advancements are critical for sustainable and energy-efficient food production, addressing the urgent global need to feed a growing population in environmentally responsible ways. Understanding these elements is crucial for anyone who wishes to contribute to the future of agriculture and urban food sustainability.

Business model innovation (BMI) is about creating value for companies, customers, and society. It is about replacing outdated models. Urban farming represents a new approach to secure sustainable and resilient food production and is attracting increasing attention. Technology innovations and the growth of market need new business models, which can cope with the unique features of urban farming and promote the further development of urban farming.

This Learning Unit (LU) aims to introduce the basics of entrepreneurship in the vertical farming industry. It covers the fundamentals of business models, cost analysis, and marketing strategies specific to this field. Through real-world case studies, learners will understand and apply these concepts in the context of an urban farming startup. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs or those interested in the dynamics of the urban farming sector.

In this learning unit, students will learn about sustainable agriculture and controlled environmental techniques. They will learn about innovative technologies and methods for indoor agriculture while exploring the significant challenges and opportunities within this growing field. Furthermore, students will understand the role played by environmental control systems in indoor agriculture. Through real-world case studies of pioneering and successful implementations, they will gain practical insights and a holistic understanding of these practices. This knowledge is particularly relevant, as the interest in indoor agriculture is growing due to the increasing demand for more sustainable agricultural practices and pesticide free-products, especially in urban areas.

Αυτή η μαθησιακή ενότητα (ΜE) έχει ως στόχο να δώσει στον σπουδαστή μια επισκόπηση της ανάπτυξης της γεωργίας ελεγχόμενου περιβάλλοντος. Καλύπτει τις αρχές σχετικά με τον τρόπο με τον οποίο το φυτό αναπτύσσεται στο ελεγχόμενο περιβάλλον, τις τεχνικές που χρησιμοποιούνται συνήθως για τη γεωργία ελεγχόμενου περιβάλλοντος και τις καινοτομίες τόσο στις τεχνολογίες όσο και στα επιχειρηματικά μοντέλα.

Αυτή η ΜΕ για τις προηγμένες τεχνικές στην κάθετη γεωργία τονίζει τη σημασία καινοτομιών όπως, ο φωτισμός LED, ο οποίος βελτιστοποιεί την ανάπτυξη των φυτών και τη χρήση ενέργειας, καθώς και η ακριβής διαχείριση των θρεπτικών στοιχείων, η οποία εξασφαλίζει ότι τα φυτά λαμβάνουν ακριβώς ό,τι χρειάζονται για τη βέλτιστη ανάπτυξή τους. Θα εξετάσουμε επίσης, πώς η αυτοματοποίηση, η ρομποτική και τα μη επανδρωμένα αεροσκάφη (drones) μπορούν να βοηθήσουν τις κάθετες φάρμες να γίνουν πιο αποτελεσματικές και επεκτάσιμες. Αυτές οι τεχνολογικές εξελίξεις είναι ζωτικής σημασίας για τη βιώσιμη και ενεργειακά αποδοτική παραγωγή τροφίμων, αντιμετωπίζοντας την επείγουσα παγκόσμια ανάγκη διατροφής του αυξανόμενου πληθυσμού με περιβαλλοντικά υπεύθυνους τρόπους. Η κατανόηση αυτών των στοιχείων είναι ζωτικής σημασίας για όποιον επιθυμεί να συμβάλει στο μέλλον της γεωργίας και της βιωσιμότητας των αστικών τροφίμων.