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Why we created the GrowPod

In 2019, AllotMe published a case study on the rise of the Vertical Farming industry in our cities. We looked at the startups...

One of the biggest problems to come out of 2 Lockdowns and why it's not going anywhere post-pandemic

2020: a year that will be written about for centuries to come. Whilst the entire earth has had the shared experience of struggling with a...

Growing Underground: The world's first underground farm is changing the way supermarkets source food

So far in this series we've talked about the challenges faced by urban farmers of today, with space being the key concern. We've seen how...

Greenhouses & Rooftop Growing - why some urban farmers are looking up to move forward

“The roofscapes of our cities are the last urban frontier—from 15 percent to 35 percent of the total land area…”

Vertical Farms: how technology and innovation is boosting the potential for urban food production.

From low to high-tech Trends and changes in society can come from anywhere. The tides of cultural habits often seem to ebb and flow on...

Guerrilla Growing: Tactics & tools from the people & movements changing urban farming in our cities

When we talk about being self sufficient, we might picture a country house that recycles rain water with solar panels on the roof. We...

Allotments: Can a British pastime help solve the looming food crisis in our cities?

Whilst the legislature hasn’t always been in place to help allotments in London thrive, it’s important to note that there are other forces..

How are we going to feed ourselves in 30 years?

Find out what obstacles we face in quest to feed our cities sustainably in the coming decades