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High-Production Cultivation Pods

The Agri-Cube Can Produce Around 10,000 Vegetables Annually

— August 17, 2012 — Eco
A small space can easily be transformed into a high-production agriculture unit, as the Agri-Cube by Daiwa House demonstrates. The Agri-Cube is a small pod that can grow about 10,000 vegetables on a per-year basis.

The plants require minimum maintenance and are cultivated in a steel pod that uses hydroponic equipment, a ventilation system and special fluorescent lights that encourage growth. According to PSFK, producing about 10,000 vegetables using the Agri-Cube would cost about 45 cents per vegetable. What's more, using the same environmental control technology and liquid fertilizer, the Agri-Cube can grow 23 different kinds of vegetables, ranging from leafy greens and lettuce to some root vegetables like turnips and radishes.

As you'll see in the video, Daiwa House explains that the Agri-Cube is small enough so that it can be installed in unused parking areas of restaurants, allowing the restaurant to grow its own vegetables.
Trend Themes
1. High-production Cultivation Pods - The Agri-Cube demonstrates the potential for transforming small spaces into highly productive agriculture units.
2. Hydroponic Farming - The use of hydroponic equipment and fluorescent lights in the Agri-Cube presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in urban farming.
3. Cost-effective Vegetable Production - The Agri-Cube's low cost of producing vegetables at 45 cents per vegetable opens up new possibilities for affordable high-production agriculture.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - The Agri-Cube can revolutionize traditional farming practices by providing a scalable solution for small-scale, high-yield vegetable production.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants can leverage the Agri-Cube to grow their own vegetables in unused parking areas, reducing costs and providing fresh ingredients for their dishes.
3. Urban Farming - The Agri-Cube's compact design and ability to grow a variety of vegetables make it an ideal solution for urban areas looking to enhance food security and promote sustainability.
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