At Netled, we believe that vertical farming is the farming solution of the future. Environmental issues and climate change set various challenges on traditional farming methods. As a closed farming system, the vertical farm is protected from extreme weather conditions, pollution, and lack of freshwater resources. It enables the production of clean, safe, and sustainable […]
Netled launches an intensity update for the Overhead series – More energy efficiency with shorter payback time
Netled introduces intensity updates for two models of the Overhead series: a completely new model Overhead 550W and an updated version of the Overhead 240W. The new model Overhead 550W offers a retrofit replacement for 1000W HPS lighting with PPF of 1 760 µmol and efficiency of 3,2 µmol /W. The model suits well for […]
Global crises increase the need for local food production – vertical farming one of the answers
Climate change, natural phenomena, increasing pollution, COVID-19. Global crisis as we see today, affect lives all around the globe – and also food and the way we produce and consume it. Even more, it makes the vulnerability of food production and supply chains visible in many countries. The latest events around the world have increased […]
Which growing medium brings the best growing results for vertical farming?
There are many questions to consider when choosing the right growing medium for a vertical farm. First of all, you need to reflect, will you choose a growing medium or non-medium for vertical farming? What are the options available in the market with reasonable freight costs, and what are the growing medium costs per kilogram […]
Meet us at this year’s GFIA on 31st of August – 2nd of September in Abu Dhabi
Netled will attend this year’s GFIA, Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on 31st of August – 2nd of September 2020 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The award-winning GFIA has emerged as a global authority on sustainable food production. It is the largest event showcasing sustainable agricultural technology in […]
Q&A with Netled’s CEO Niko Kivioja – The future of vertical farming
Netled’s CEO Niko Kivioja was interviewed by the international Association of Vertical Farming, AVF, about the future of Netled and vertical farming. We shared the first part of the interview in December. In this second part of the interview you can read Niko’s insights on international vertical farming markets and future trends. Do you […]
Invitation to the General Meeting
Shareholders of Netled Oy are invited to the General Meeting to be held in the Restaurant Mylly (Ravintola Mylly) / Wigren Catering, at the address Myllyhaantie 6, 33960 Pirkkala, on Wednesday 29th of January at 13.00 p.m. The reception of registered participants and the distribution of voting tickets will commence at 12.30 p.m. An invitation […]
Q&A with Netled’s CEO Niko Kivioja – Future of Netled
Our CEO Niko Kivioja was interviewed by the international Association of Vertical Farming, AVF, about the future of Netled and vertical farming. In the first part of the interview, we will share Niko’s thoughts on Netled and the future of the company. The second part of the interview will be published in February and covers […]
