In a method and device for cultivating a crop, cultivation takes place in an at least a substantially daylight-free, climate-conditioned cultivation space. The cultivation space extends between a first side and an opposite second side, wherein the crop is exposed to photosynthetically active radiation from an array of spatially separated artificial light sources. An airflow is guided over the crop from the first side to the second side. The artificial light sources are spatially distributed over the crop. Downstream light sources of the array of light sources produce a higher dosage of photosynthetically active radiation than light sources located further upstream as seen in the flow direction of the airflow guided over the crop.

The present invention relates to a system and method for farming. In particular, there is a system for indoor farming comprising at least one growth rack, the at least one growth rack comprises a plurality of cells; a plurality of farming modules, each farming module configured to be stored in a cell, each farming module configured to grow at least one type of plant; a machine arranged to move each of the plurality of farming modules in/from each of the corresponding cell; wherein each of the plurality of farming module comprises one or more self-contained nutrient tray portion specific to the type of plant, and wherein each farming module is independent with respect to other farming modules.

A horticultural smudging system and method for improving the growth and/or production of plants. Combustible material is burnt within a thermal container, and the resulting flue gas containing negative ions and carbon dioxide is propelled onto one or more plants. The smudging system and method may use one or more sensors to detect oxygen, air pressure, and flue gas levels within the thermal container to adjust air intake and the release of flue gas.

A horticultural smudging system and method for improving the growth and/or production of plants. Combustible material is burnt within a thermal container, and the resulting flue gas containing negative ions and carbon dioxide is propelled onto one or more plants. The smudging system and method may use one or more sensors to detect oxygen, air pressure, and flue gas levels within the thermal container to adjust air intake and the release of flue gas.

A strut and method using same is provided. The strut comprises a body member having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end. A first gripping member is connected to the first end of the body member. The first gripping member comprises a first plate for engaging a first structural engagement member. A second gripping member is connected to the second end of the body member. The second gripping member comprises a second plate for engaging a second structural member. The body member of the strut extends in a direction to intercept each of the first and second plates.

A display module and a plant cultivation apparatus equipped with a display module are provided. The display module in which a control panel that controls a plant cultivation environment and an output that outputs a state of the plant cultivation environment are provided in a front surface thereof coupled to a structure of a bed and withdrawable and insertable into the plant cultivation apparatus together with the bed. The display module may be located at a front surface of the bed, so that usability and space efficiency may be increased.

A display module and a plant cultivation apparatus equipped with a display module are provided. The display module in which a control panel that controls a plant cultivation environment and an output that outputs a state of the plant cultivation environment are provided in a front surface thereof coupled to a structure of a bed and withdrawable and insertable into the plant cultivation apparatus together with the bed. The display module may be located at a front surface of the bed, so that usability and space efficiency may be increased.

A method for the automated operation of a greenhouse which has at least one first plant growth room which is operated without artificial lighting and which has at least one second plant growth room which is different from the first plant growth room and which is equipped with artificial light sources for generating artificial light. An associated supply device and an associated greenhouse can be operated automatically.

An automated plant cultivation system is provided having multi-tiered vertically arranged horizontal magazine structures each employing seed or plant capsules with a fluid circulation and illumination and communication network controlled by an on-board processor. Particularly, the system includes a magazine structure having seed/plant capsules within seed/plant reservoirs alternately arranged between at least one of a light source substantially concealed from direct viewing. A fluid channel extends across a long axis of the magazine structure, wherein the magazine structure is adapted for use of seed/plant capsules with nutrient composite plant growth cultivation, hydroponic plant growth cultivation, aeroponic plant growth cultivation methods or combinations thereof.

Disclosed is a smart farm system comprising: a Rankine cycle in which a first fluid passes through a pump, an evaporator, a turbine, and a condenser along a first circulation line; a heating unit configured to exchange heat with the evaporator; a valve unit which is provided between the turbine and the condenser, and configured to run the first fluid to the condenser when the temperature of the first fluid at the outlet of the turbine is a first temperature, and to bypass the first fluid to a bypass line when the temperature of the first fluid at the outlet of the turbine is a second temperature higher than the first temperature; and a smart farm configured to exchange heat with the first fluid and the heating unit via the condenser or the bypass line.