Urban Smart Farms: The Future of Fresh, Low-Mileage Agriculture

ISU Chemical has shipped the first harvest from its urban vertical smart farm located in Cheongna, Incheon, signaling a new paradigm in urban agriculture.The facility uses advanced smart farming technologies to minimize water and energy consumption while producing premium European-style salad greens using eco-friendly methods.A key highlight of this model is its ability to deliver freshly harvested produce to nearby retail locations within one hour, reducing distribution costs and ensuring both freshness and quality at the point of sale.A spokesperson from ISU Chemical stated:“By harvesting and delivering produce directly within the city, we can reduce distribution margins while preserving product quality.This first shipment confirms the economic and environmental viability of urban smart farming.”The company plans to further enhance its smart greenhouse automation systems and expand its crop variety to improve operational efficiency.Looking ahead, ISU Chemical also aims to scale this model across both domestic and international green bio markets.Read the full article: ▶ https://www.edaily.co.kr/News/Read?newsId=02620726642039688 #SmartFarm #UrbanAgriculture #VerticalFarm #SmartGreenhouse #GreenBio #FreshProduce #CheongnaSmartFarm #EcoFriendlyFarming #ISUChemical #UrbanFarmingInnovation

2025. 01. 20

ISU Chemical and ISU System Formalize Smart Farm Tech Partnership

ISU Chemical and ISU System have signed a strategic agreement to co-develop and co-own next-generation smart farm solutions. The two companies announced that the partnership will formalize their joint efforts in smart agriculture and accelerate product development through shared assets and integrated technology platforms.Under the agreement, the two affiliates will collaborate through 2026 to create an advanced smart farming system that integrates automation technologies and autonomous control into both greenhouse and vertical farm environments.A new joint brand is also planned, with the goal of entering global markets.ISU System brings to the table its cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and AI capabilities, while ISU Chemical contributes deep operational expertise in greenhouse and smart farm construction and management.Together, the companies aim to generate strong cross-group synergies in smart agriculture technology.ISU Chemical stated that this partnership will help accelerate the creation of a sustainable agricultural ecosystem, while reinforcing its commitment to leading the smart farming industry.Read the full article: ▶ https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20241223_0003007166 #SmartFarm #Agritech #GreenBio #AIinAgriculture #AutomatedFarming #VerticalFarm #SmartGreenhouse #SmartFarmPartnership #ISUChemical #ISUSystem #CloudFarming #AgriPlatform

2024. 12. 23

ISU Chemical Enters Australia’s Automated Greenhouse Market with K-Smart Farm Initiative

As part of the K-Smart Farm export program to Australia, jointly promoted by Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (KOAT), ISU Chemical has completed a 1-hectare fully automated smart greenhouse in Luscombe, Queensland. The facility has officially begun operations.The demo greenhouse, developed in collaboration with local partner Earthfix, will be operated over a five-year period.It will produce salad greens while validating the performance of Korean smart farm technologies including the Mobile Gutter System (MGS), the SmartRoot climate control platform, and AI-powered vision sensors.Through this project, ISU Chemical aims to demonstrate both facility and operational competitiveness in the Australian smart agriculture market.The company also plans to expand the project to 2–3 hectares and actively pursue additional contracts in the region.Read the full article: ▶ https://www.globalepic.co.kr/view.php?ud=20241210120716666548439a4874_29 #SmartFarm #AutomatedGreenhouse #KSmartFarm #GreenBio #SmartFarmTechnology #SmartFarmExport #AustralianAgriculture #ISUChemical

2024. 12. 10

ISU Chemical Launches Smart Greenhouse Automation Trials in Australia

ISU Chemical has completed a 1-hectare smart farm demonstration greenhouse in Luscombe, Queensland, Australia, as part of the K-Smart Farm Export Activation Program led by Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (KOAT).The facility has officially begun operations.Developed in collaboration with Earthfix, the project will run over a five-year period and serve as a testbed for various smart farming technologies—including the Mobile Gutter System (MGS), the SmartRoot environmental control platform, and AI-powered vision sensors.This marks the first fully automated smart greenhouse built by a Korean company in Australia. The greenhouse is expected to demonstrate profitability and operational efficiency through the local production and supply of salad greens.ISU Chemical is also planning a scale-up to 2–3 hectares, alongside expanded exports of its smart farming solutions.Read the full article: ▶ https://www.the-stock.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=21073 #KSmartFarm #SmartFarming #AutomatedGreenhouse #SmartFarmExport #GreenBio #ISUChemical #AustraliaSmartFarm #SmartRoot

2024. 12. 09