The REAP Conference 2026, 4 November
With the Government setting out an ambitious plan for horticulture and putting robotics firmly on the agricultural agenda, the direction of travel is clear: technology has a growing role to play in the future of farming. At REAP 2026, we’ll explore that journey from every angle - science, technology, farming, supply chain and more.

Schneider Electric & Agri-TechE convened a workshop exploring the future of vertical farming.

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Workshop Writeup: Executive Summary:

Schneider Electric & Agri-TechE

The global vertical farming industry in 2022 was worth nearly $4.2 bn and is projected to exceed $27 bn by 2030 (Fortune Business Insights, 2023). It has made significant technological advancements and inspired new thinking about the future of food production for increasingly urban populations. It has attracted significant private and public investment and has secured major capital investment to build and run extensive state-of-the-art production facilities.

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