A growing system is described where plants are grown in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit them at stations where goods may be picked out. The containers may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing means, data logging means, growing means, water and nutrients.

My years of experience working as beekeeper I observed ups and downs with the bees not surviving the winter in cold climate. Between the diseases, moisture, mold and food. The cost to purchase packages of bees every year increase.

Also, the packages you buy are not the same quality as the bees that survive the winter.

By observing the death of the beehive through the winter I came to conclusion to do something about that and I did. Did my homework and searched for beehive heater through beekeeping catalogs and I was unable to locate any.

I started to design the heater several years ago. With My background and expertise in electrical, mechanical and little bit of sketch up knowledge I started my invention.

In my design by providing adequate flow of air and heat the moisture will be eliminated and will prevent the mold to collect in the four corners of the bee box. The heat in the box also will help the bees to move freely from frame to frame to get to the food to survive.

A henhouse includes a gable, a sidewall, and a roof. An inner chamber parallel to the sidewall is provided in the middle of the henhouse. The inner chamber includes an inner wall parallel to the sidewall and an inner roof. A partition is provided between the sidewall and the inner wall. An air inlet plate is provided between the two inner walls located below the inner roof. A pressure chamber is formed between the inner roof and the air inlet plate. A premixing chamber is formed between the inner roof and the roof. A plurality of fans and air inlet windows are uniformly provided on the inner roof. A plurality of air inlet holes and small inlet windows are uniformly provided on the air inlet plate. A plurality of wet curtains and an air vent are provided on the sidewall. A plurality of air outlet slots are uniformly provided on the inner wall.

A method for performing a learning cycle to determine a Start Temperature and a Stop Temperature for a PI loop algorithm is used for operating a climate control system (20) in an animal house (10). The climate control system has at least one climate control input device (21) and at least one heater device (23) and a climate control module (27) that receives input information from the at least one input device and controls the operation of the at least one heater device to regulate the climate in the animal house.

An environment-friendly piggery comprises at least one circular or polyhedral piggery building. Each polyhedron has five sides or more, and a ventilation shaft is provided in the middle of each floor of each piggery building; each floor tilts from high to low towards the ventilation shaft from the outer edge; the top of each piggery building is provided with a exhaust gas collecting and treatment device communicating with the ventilation shaft; and the bottom of the buildings are provided with pig excreta collecting devices corresponding to the opening of the ventilation shaft. The piggery occupies a small area, has strong wind and snow resistant functions, and is sturdy and durable. The culturing process is pollution-free, and piglets, pigs, and sows can be accommodated appropriately.

A climate control apparatus for a cleanroom livestock building includes a supply air unit, comprising a supply air conveyor device, an exhaust air unit comprising an exhaust air conveyor device, a temperature sensor, an air pressure sensor, and a climate control unit. The climate control apparatus is adapted to reduce the volume of air conveyed by the exhaust air unit whenever the air pressure detected by the air pressure sensor falls below a predetermined lower air pressure limit value, increase the volume of air conveyed by the exhaust air unit whenever the air pressure detected by the air pressure sensor exceeds a predetermined upper air pressure limit value, and increase the volume of air conveyed with the supply air unit when the temperature detected by the temperature sensor exceeds a predetermined first upper temperature limit value.

A system for warming an animal cage including a warming plate supported or coupled in a plate housing. The warming plate can be spring loaded to ensure the warming plate is in constant contact with a received removable cage. The plate housing can include a docking system for removably supporting the plate housing on a runner system of a caging rack system. The docking system allows the plate housing to be expeditiously removed from the caging rack system for ergonomic cleaning and washing of the plate housing and warming plate.

In one or more arrangements, an animal warming device is provided having a platform assembly. The platform assembly includes a first plate having an opening. A heating element is operatively connected to the first plate adjacent the opening. A diffuser assembly is operatively connected to the first plate and configured to diffuse heat. A second plate is connected adjacent the left side of the first plate and a third plate is connected adjacent the right side of the first plate. The animal warming device is configured to be installed on a barrier of an animal housing facility by placing respective lips of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate over a support member connected to the barrier such that the rear lip of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate is positioned between the barrier and the support member.

A system for mimicking the environmental conditions of a habitat includes an enclosure and a ventilation assembly. A ventilation strip extends horizontally through a sidewall of the enclosure. The ventilation strip includes first and second inner channels separated by an inner fin. A ventilation opening(s) allows communication between the interior of the enclosure and the inner channels. An air fan in fluid communication with the first inner channel provides airflow into the first inner channel to create a low-pressure zone over the ventilation opening, thereby drawing air through the ventilation opening and into the enclosure from the exterior of the enclosure through the second inner channel. In some embodiments, a vertical growing assembly having a mounting panel and a plurality of cells is provided. Each cell is adapted for receiving substrate for growing an organism. A method for training an artificial neural network to control said system is also provided.

An automated insect rearing facility for the reproduction and growth of insects, and in particular, Tenebrio molitor larvae is disclosed herein. The insect rearing facility includes insect rearing containers that automate insect rearing activities and regulate environmental conditions for insect growth. The facility and container include components that are in communication with a control unit, which directs and controls the components according to predetermined instructions and/or in response to feedback from a number of various sensors. The components may autonomously perform a multitude of facility operations without the need for human intervention.