Do we have the land? Do we have the inputs? How can we meet the challenge of feeding a world population that will need more food than the world seems able to produce.
"We must produce more food in the next four decades then we have in the last 8,000 years of agriculture combined. This can only be done by greenhouses," one constructor explains in this important new guide.
In our "Sustainability and the business of growing" trend report, you'll learn about:
- What's been driving seven-figure investments in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).
- The surprising metric that sustainable growers are using as a benchmark to site their new-builds.
- How the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is expected to earmark its US$ 369 billions of funding for energy security and climate change initiatives.
Leading the US business for Svensson is Matt Bonavita who says expectations are high from consumers and other stakeholders.
"Our community expects us to run a business, provide jobs, turn a profit and invest," he says. "But they’re also looking to us for
a stretch right now."
So, what does stepping up to the plate for future generations mean, in practice?
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"It could mean clean technology, an efficient boiler, a thermal spring or LED lighting... it is very favorable for this industry."
Seinergy CEO, Bob Gunn on the Inflation Reduction Act
In the "US & Canada Sustainability Trend Report", you'll also find insights about:
Growth challenges
The huge challenge humanity faces to meet demand for sustainable food production.
Retail markets
The investments going into new CEA, and the owners and retailers getting involved.
Out in the houses
Svensson experts on the trends and changes they're seeing under glass (and plastic).
Funding for change
The US $369 billion being put aside for energy security and climate change initiatives.
Do you need advice that would make your operation grow more sustainably, and where would the funding come from?
Paul Arena
Greenhouse Climate Consultant