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# UKUAT.org

The controlled environment agriculture members' association for the UK

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Harvest London and Crate To Plate deploy Ani to connect confirmed customer orders to crop scheduling in real time.](https://ukuat.org/2026/07/09/harvest-london-press-release/) - Harvest London and Crate to Plate deploy Ani software platform under DEFRA’s ADOPT programme to connect customer orders directly to growing decisions London, 7th July 2026 - Harvest London and Crate to Plate have been awarded funding through DEFRA’s ADOPT programme to deploy Ani, a production planning platform developed by Harvest London that connects confirmed
- [UK CEA Sector Faces Multi-Million-Pound Annual Energy Cost Surge](https://ukuat.org/2026/02/16/uk-cea-sector-faces-multi-million-pound-annual-energy-cost-surge/) - Urgent Government Action Needed to Prevent Higher Costs for Consumers and Major Risks to UK Food Resilience. The UK’s controlled environment agriculture sector is sounding the alarm over a devastating 94% increase in electricity network standing charges scheduled for April 2026. Without urgent government cooperation, the financial impact could trigger widespread business failures, reduce domestic
- [Urban Agritech for Stronger Communities: The 4 Ps You Need to Know](https://ukuat.org/2025/08/14/urban-agritech-for-stronger-communities/) - Community in Urban Agritech isn’t just about growing food.It’s about growing possibilities. The sector brings together people, planet, place and prosperity in ways that can transform an empty building into a buzzing hub of energy, learning and year-round harvests. When that happens, you don’t just change a high street. You change lives. People Every sustainable
- [Now More Than Ever: Why Sharing Knowledge is Critical for the Future of AgriTech in the UK](https://ukuat.org/2025/04/17/now-more-than-ever-why-sharing-knowledge-is-critical-for-the-future-of-agritech-in-the-uk/) - The UK agritech industry is at a pivotal moment. At the beginning of April, Jones Food Company — Europe's largest vertical farm upon launch— entered administration. It’s a sobering reminder of the challenges our sector continues to face: high energy costs, tricky routes to market, and the persistent pressure to prove commercial viability at scale.
- [Agri-Tech is Now a "Frontier Industry": What This Means for Urban Farming](https://ukuat.org/2025/07/08/agri-tech-is-now-a-frontier-industry-what-this-means-for-urban-farming/) - The UK Government has just named Agri-Tech a frontier industry — and it’s about time. With a bold new strategy and significant funding commitments, agri-tech is being recognised as a critical engine for growth, innovation, and sustainability in the UK economy. And if you're working in urban or controlled environment agriculture, this is your moment.
- [Starting up in CEA: New Founder's Lessons Learned](https://ukuat.org/2025/06/24/starting-up-in-cea-new-founders-lessons-learned/) - Community, Complexity, and Curiosity This month’s Member Spotlight comes with something a little different. Will Matthews, new entrant to the sector and founder of vertical farming start-up Harvestory, has penned a thoughtful piece reflecting on his first steps into the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector. We’re featuring it to celebrate his journey and highlight the
- [Seedleaves Launches Hyper-Local Vertical Barn to Revolutionise Fresh Food Production](https://ukuat.org/2025/05/16/seedleaves-press-release/) - Applegarth Farm, UK – Imagine a world where the food on your plate travels mere feet, not hundreds of miles. Seedleaves, a trailblazing vertical farming company, is turning that vision into reality with the launch of its state-of-the-art 5,000 sq ft hyper-local vertical barn at Applegarth Farm. Growing Freshness Where It’s Eaten Nestled in the
- [Engineering Controlled Environments: From Urban Farms to the Edge of Space ](https://ukuat.org/2025/05/09/jonny-reader-ukuat-ambassador/) - Introdicing our UKUAT Ambassador for Engineering Innovation
- [Integrating AgriTech: The Role of Technology, Funding, and Cross-Sector Collaboration.](https://ukuat.org/2025/03/03/integrating-agritech-the-role-of-technology-funding-and-cross-sector-collaboration/) - The Importance of Integration in AgriTech In an industry that faces increasing pressure to produce more with fewer resources, integration is key to unlocking the full potential of AgriTech. Whether it's combining automation with traditional farming practices, integrating renewable energy sources into Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), or ensuring financial strategies align with technological advancements, seamless
- [Fotenix Secures Investment from Fund:AI to Advance AI-Driven Sustainable Farming](https://ukuat.org/2025/02/12/fotenix-secures-fundai-investment/) - The Future of Farming with Fotenix Fotenix is a Manchester-based agritech company pioneering AI and imaging technology to support smarter, more sustainable farming. By combining multispectral imaging with AI-driven solutions, Fotenix helps growers detect crop stress early—whether from pests, disease, or environmental factors—so they can take targeted action. This approach reduces waste, improves resource efficiency,
- [The AgriTech Revolution In 2025: UKUAT's Top 5 Trend Predictions](https://ukuat.org/2025/01/29/the-agritech-revolution-in-2025-ukuats-top-5-trend-predictions/) - In 2025, CEA will continue to thrive, with vertical farming and hydroponics enabling year-round production of high-quality crops in urban areas, moving out into peri-urban and rural areas once more. These energy-efficient systems will continue to help tackle space constraints and support sustainable, local food production. 1. Integration of Energy and Food Systems As a
- [January Member of the Month: Dr Anita Yakkundi](https://ukuat.org/2025/01/27/january-member-of-the-month-dr-anita-yakkundi/) - Meet our Member of the Month, a multi-talented scientist, educator, and autism parent/carer making waves in the urban agriculture world, Dr Anita Yakkundi. From knowing little about plants to running a thriving urban agriculture business, AuSome GrowSome, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. As a trained cancer biologist, Anita shared that “Before starting AuSome GrowSome, I’d never
- [Understanding Business Contracts: Why Clarity and Protection Matter in AgriTech](https://ukuat.org/2025/01/20/understanding-business-contracts-why-clarity-and-protection-matter-in-agritech/) - Understanding Business Contracts: Why Clarity and Protection Matter in AgriTech As a business owner in the agritech sector, you’ll encounter numerous contracts throughout your company’s journey. These agreements may be with suppliers of cutting-edge farming technology, customers in need of sustainable produce, or even landowners for growing spaces. While the specifics of each contract may
- [Introducing ActivatedAir](https://ukuat.org/2024/10/16/introducing-activatedairtm/) - UKUAT member Zayndu recently produced a video explaining its groundbreaking ActivatedAirTM seed priming technology, which we wanted to share to help growers understand its benefits.
- [Building a Sustainable Future: The Case for Urban AgriTech Benchmarking in the UK](https://ukuat.org/2024/11/19/building-a-sustainable-future-the-case-for-urban-agritech-benchmarking-in-the-uk/) - Building a Sustainable Future: The Case for Urban AgriTech Benchmarking in the UK As the world faces growing environmental challenges—climate change, urbanisation, and food security issues—the UK has begun to embrace more sustainable practices across industries. Among these, urban agriculture and agri-tech stand out as key players in transforming food systems. With innovations such as
- [AgriTech and IP- a Rough Starter Guide](https://ukuat.org/2024/10/04/agritech-and-ip-a-rough-starter-guide/) - What is IP in AgriTech? Intellectual Property (IP) broadly refers to the creations of the mind. IP rights are crucial for any business, especially in sectors like Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming, as they offer both protection and competitive advantage when an idea is developed to form the basis of a product or
- [VERTICAL FARMING CONSORTIUM SECURES UK GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO ADVANCE LOW-EMISSION, LOW COST FOOD PRODUCTION IN THE UK](https://ukuat.org/2023/12/06/vfast-funding-announcement/) - V-FAST consortium backed by Innovate UK and the Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council. A consortium of four British companies, comprising UK Urban AgriTech (UKUAT), Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd, RheEnergise and James Hutton Institute has received a grant from the UK Government to advance the development of low-carbon and low-cost food production. Specifically, the V-FAST
- [Update on standards for CEA - GLOBALG.A.P.](https://ukuat.org/2022/11/08/update-on-standards-for-cea-globalg-a-p/) - by Nicole Thorpe After two years of public consultation, GLOBALG.A.P., have launched their revised version of the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard. Together with the Farm Tech Society (FTS), and in collaboration with UKUAT, I was part of a dedicated international team advising GLOBALG.A.P. on recognition and inclusion of CEA in their revised flagship standard
- [What is the role of TCEA in worldwide strawberry production?](https://ukuat.org/2021/07/22/what-is-the-role-of-tcea-in-the-worldwide-strawberry-production/) - *Total Controlled Environment Agriculture What if I told you that the British berries market is worth over 1.7 billion? That is amazingly massive. Stop for a minute and actually take that in. This essentially equates to a whopping 239,243 tons of berries, equivalent in weight to 114 London Eyes; can you believe that? Good news
- [UKUAT - A Brief History](https://ukuat.org/2020/02/05/ukuat-a-brief-history/) - It started out with a group of perhaps 5 people. Mark Horler, our founder, brought these people together to just have a chat about the industry in the UK. The short version, though it may seem hard to believe now, is that there really wasn’t that much of an industry in this country then. There
- [What next for (UK) Urban Agritech?](https://ukuat.org/2020/02/05/what-next-for-uk-urban-agritech/) - The only constant is change. It’s a truism, but the outcomes are profound. For an example, you only need to look at Brexit in the UK. Whatever your political opinion on the European Union, it is undeniable that the world is, in many ways, radically different to how it was four decades ago when we
- [PRESS RELEASE - UKUAT partners with Future Farm Technology Expo (11-12 Nov, THE NEC, Birmingham)](https://ukuat.org/2020/06/19/press-release-ukuat-partners-with-future-farm-technology-expo-11-12-nov-the-nec-birmingham/) - PRESS RELEASE Friday 19th June 2020 Future Farm Technology Expo (FFT Expo) is delighted to announce that the UK urban vertical farm association Urban AgriTech UK (UKUAT) has joined Future Farm Technology Expo as an official show partner. UKUAT will be working with the team at FFT Expo to help promote, educate and support UKUAT
- [GLOBAL G.A.P. WORLD CONSULTATION TOUR – UKUAT & FarmTech Society Partners](https://ukuat.org/2020/11/26/global-g-a-p-world-consultation-tour-ukuat-farmtech-society-partners/) - GLOBAL G.A.P. WORLD CONSULTATION TOURFOCUS CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTUREin partnership with UKUAT and The Farm Tech Society Virtual Design Discussion for the Revised GLOBALG.A.P. Standard Version 6 to be launched in 20227th December 2020, 17:00 CET, 16:00 GMT The GLOBALG.A.P. World Consultation Tour goes into its second round! Join the upcoming virtual meeting in cooperation with
- [Green Build Systems Vertical Farms](https://ukuat.org/2021/03/05/green-build-systems-vertical-farms/) - Vertical farming within the frame of CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) and Agritech have come to the forefront since the global pandemic, with increased awareness of food security and food accessibility. The world’s current methods of transporting food thousands of miles are no longer sustainable, and globally we are heading deeper into poor diets ranging from
- [Meiny Prins about the Sustainable Urban Delta](https://ukuat.org/2020/06/03/meiny-prins-about-the-sustainable-urban-delta/) - Imagine… The year is 2050. From all over the world leaders of mega-cities gather for working visits. More and more cities have become prime examples of well organised, clean, smart and innovative societies that are operating without any unnecessary laws or regulations and have managed to be entirely self-sufficient. In these cities along the water,
- [The future of the office is green!](https://ukuat.org/2020/06/17/the-future-of-the-office-is-green/) - The current lockdown has raised lots of questions about the future of the workplace and how it may change going forward. Square Mile Farms believe in the enduring importance of the office. For us, the current situation, with Covid-19 keeping us at home, has just highlighted this further, although it’s also raised some of the
- [What does a vertical farmer look like?](https://ukuat.org/2020/11/04/what-does-a-vertical-farmer-look-like/) - Is he or she recognisable as a farmer? Checked shirt, muddy boots, body warmer, lots of talk about the weather and how to get hold of a good agronomist - metaphorically speaking... Or is the new generation of vertical farmer recognisable at all? Does he or she install the same trust of tradition dictated by
- [Indoor farming and horticulture light-emitting diodes - Share knowledge, drive development](https://ukuat.org/2021/01/25/indoor-farming-and-horticulture-light-emitting-diodes-share-knowledge-drive-development/) - Würth Elektronik has been very busy lately working on small to big scale experiments in indoor growth chambers and small greenhouses. Würth Elektronik facilities are equipped with electronic components such as our MagI³C power modules and LEDs (light-emitting diodes) in three very special wavelengths, Deep Blue 450 nm, Far Red 730 nm, Hyper Red 660
- [An introduction to vertical farming: sustainable food security for a changing world](https://ukuat.org/2021/02/05/an-introduction-to-vertical-farming-sustainable-food-security-for-a-changing-world/) - Finding solutions to the challenges posed by an over-reliance on global supply chains has perhaps never been higher up the agenda than in the present day. COVID-19 and the resultant global movement restrictions have brought questions of provenance, security and sustainability to the fore, and it is vital that we take this opportunity as a
- [CEA Rough Starter Guide](https://ukuat.org/2021/03/03/cea-rough-starter-guide/) - Updated: May 15 Starting any business is a daunting process and controlled environment agriculture can seem like a particularly messy challenge. Many aspiring indoor farmers have little or no experience of growing anything at all and can be easily put off by the uncertainties around fundamental questions like: “How much can I grow?” “How much energy
- [How can you trust in vertical farms 🌱?](https://ukuat.org/2020/09/01/how-can-you-trust-in-vertical-farms-🌱/) - Trust in any relationship is pivotal, so when asking the question ‘how can you trust in vertical farms’ it seems to have a profound impact and potential on any person in this sector. Vertical Farming (VF) has gone through doubts, suspicion and a great deal of debate. It would seem that many vertical farm start-ups
- [HOMEWORKING AND VACANT OFFICE SPACE: CAN URBAN AGRICULTURE FILL THE VOID?](https://ukuat.org/2020/10/19/homeworking-and-vacant-office-space-can-urban-agriculture-fill-the-void/) - When Covid-19 arrived early this year we saw a sudden migration of office-based workers towards working from home, a situation which has largely persisted to date. YouGov survey data suggests that at least some of this shift will be permanent,[1] a sentiment echoed by more recent accounts in the popular media.[2,3] A new concept report
- [The 5 big challenges for Urban AgriTech](https://ukuat.org/2020/11/23/the-5-big-challenges-for-urban-agritech/) - As a consequence of the role I hold, and I suppose of the experience I now have in this industry, there are certain questions that I am asked fairly regularly. That might be in interviews or webinars, but also frequently by people looking to get into the industry. Perhaps the most common of those goes
- [Webinar Series: Transforming Agriculture and its Workforce for a Sustainable Future](https://ukuat.org/2021/02/10/webinar-series-transforming-agriculture-and-its-workforce-for-a-sustainable-future/) - Liberty Produce is excited to announce the launch of our highly anticipated webinar series in partnership with Writtle University College (WUC). The series, “Transforming Agriculture and its Workforce for a Sustainable Future”, started on January 27th. The three part series will focus on major issues currently facing our food production systems and potential solutions to

## Pages

- [Home](https://ukuat.org/) - Mobilising the UK's urban farming and agritech community. Learn how UKUAT is amembers' network UK Urban AgriTech is an industry members’ association which brings together the UK’s key players in the world of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). We are a cross-industry group comprising growers, researchers, equipment producers, architects, educators and enthusiastic individuals, all devoted to
- [Current Projects](https://ukuat.org/current-projects/) - Image: Square Mile Farms Farm Urban Manchester Farm Urban Manchester is a new vertical farm that shows how fresh fruit and vegetables could be grown in the future. The project consists of a demonstration farm, located in Manchester, working alongside a larger vertical farm at Farm Urban HQ in Liverpool. The project is both scientific
- [Members' Area](https://ukuat.org/members/) - Calendar Resources Here are some useful links for members: UKUAT logos and kite marks Members guide PDF UKUAT members' LinkedIn group
- [Subscription update (test)](https://ukuat.org/subscription-update-test/) - Membership BenefitsUKUAT membership comes in five flavours. One for individuals, whether you are seasoned in the industry or just starting out; one for academic institutions; and three options for all other institutions (e.g. companies) which offer different benefits. You can explore the differences in the table below to find what works best for you. Test
- [Rural request for proposals](https://ukuat.org/rural-request-for-proposals/) - . Why rural CEA? We have seen an increasing interest in rural CEA recently. Farmers and landowners are actively seeking ways to diversify their operations and income streams. At the same time, sustainability is an ever-present and ever-growing necessity for all those land-managers. There is a clear opportunity for CEA to play a role in
- [Privacy](https://ukuat.org/privacy/) - By joining UKUAT via UKUAT.org you give UKUAT Ltd* permission to store the following information about you and your organisation: Your name Your display name Your physical or postal address Your nearest city Your post code Your email address Your logo Your institution name Your website URL Your display name Your self-written biography Your self-described
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- [Registration (Institution)](https://ukuat.org/institution-membership-registration/) - Institutional membership £ 100 per yearFor companies, universities etc. Alternatively, Join as an individual
- [Join UKUAT](https://ukuat.org/join/) - UK Urban AgriTech (UKUAT) started in 2017 as a small informal group. By 2020 it had grown large enough to incorporate into a non-profit industry association. Since then, it has gone on to become the leading network and voice for Urban AgriTech and CEA in the UK. We work in the pre-competitive space, on areas
- [Registration (Academic)](https://ukuat.org/registration-academic/) - Academic membership For any UK-based academic/research institution or department working in Urban Agritech and Controlled Environment Agriculture. £8 per month + VAT(£115.20 paid annually) Alternatively, Select another tier
- [Registration (Tier 3)](https://ukuat.org/registration-tier-3/) - Tier 3membership For any UK-based organisation working in Urban Agritech and Controlled Environment Agriculture. £80 per month + VAT(£1152 per year paid annually) Alternatively, Select another tier
- [Registration (Tier 1)](https://ukuat.org/registration-tier-1/) - Tier 1membership For any UK-based organisation working in Urban Agritech and Controlled Environment Agriculture. £20 per month + VAT(£288 per year paid annually) Alternatively, Select another tier
- [Registration (Tier 2)](https://ukuat.org/registration-tier-2/) - Tier 2membership For any UK-based organisation working in Urban Agritech and Controlled Environment Agriculture. £40 per month + VAT(£576 per year paid annually) Alternatively, Select another tier
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- [Past Events](https://ukuat.org/events/past/) - See upcoming events Upcoming events Previous Event PartnershipsSee below for the events which UKUAT has been proud to partner on over the years. Future Farming Expo Scotland The agricultural industry is heading toward a more sustainable, profitable, and efficient future. Future Farming Expo will bring together forward-thinking Scottish farmers, advisors, and rural businesses over two
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- [Terms & Conditions](https://ukuat.org/terms-and-conditions/) - TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP UKUAT Ltd* is a members organisation designed to connect players in the controlled environment agriculture industry in the UK. There are two membership types: Individual membership. This is free for anyone residing in the UK or professionally associated with a UK based institution. Institutional membership. This incurs an annual fee and is
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- [About](https://ukuat.org/about/) - Image: LettUs Grow Mission What does UKUAT do? UKUAT engages and connects members to grow and mobilise a thriving network in the pre-competitive space. We also work to further the CEA industry through external projects. Vision Why does UKUAT exist? For Urban AgriTech and Controlled Environment Agriculture to form an integral and appropriate part of
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## Events

- [Farm Business Innovation Show 2026](https://ukuat.org/event/farm-business-innovation-show-2025/) - 📍 NEC Birmingham | 📅 4th - 5th November 2025 Join UKUAT at the UK's leading event for forward-thinking farmers, landowners and rural entrepreneurs looking to innovate and diversify. Over two exciting days, the Farm Business Innovation Show offers a packed programme of insight, inspiration and networking, helping you unlock new income opportunities beyond traditional
- [Tomorrow Matters - Environmental Investment Conference](https://ukuat.org/event/tomorrow-matters-environmental-investment-conference/) - AIMS OF TOMORROW MATTERS To discuss challenges & opportunities encountered in the global environmental sustainable value chain. Be at the forefront of the Environmental Technology sector creating a community of like minded people to help provide a platform for innovation. A fantastic opportunity to debate major topics, share ideas, and create technologies in order to

## Calendars

- [Calendar](https://ukuat.org/calendar/calendar/) - [title] [when] [location] [description] [link newwindow="yes"]See more details[/link]

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- [Tier 2 Membership (Monthly)](https://ukuat.org/subscriptions/tier-2-membership-monthly/) - £40 per month + VAT (paid monthly)
- [Tier 1 Membership (Monthly)](https://ukuat.org/subscriptions/tier-1-membership-monthly/) - £20 per month + VAT (paid monthly)
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- [Individual Membership](https://ukuat.org/subscriptions/individual-membership/) - £2 per month (£24 per year paid annually) For individuals
- [Tier 3 Membership](https://ukuat.org/subscriptions/tier-3-membership/) - £80 per month + VAT (£1152 per year paid annually)
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- [Tier 1 Membership](https://ukuat.org/subscriptions/tier-1-membership/) - £20 per month + VAT (£288 per year paid annually)
- [Academic Membership](https://ukuat.org/subscriptions/academic-membership/) - £8 per month + VAT (£115 per year paid annually) For universities
- [Institutional Membership](https://ukuat.org/subscriptions/institutional-membership/) - £ 100 per year For companies, universities, etc.

## Definitions

- [Appropriate](https://ukuat.org/definitions/appropriate/) - Recognising the limitations of a technology, and only deploying it where there is a significant and demonstrable benefit in doing so.
- [Urban AgriTech](https://ukuat.org/definitions/urban-agritech/) - All TCEA growing and TCEA technology, and all BIA.
- [Building Integrated Agriculture (BIA)](https://ukuat.org/definitions/building-integrated-agriculture-bia/) - Any farming system located on or in a building, such as a rooftop farm, a façade farm, a rooftop greenhouse, or interior vertical farm.
- [Totally Controlled Environment Agriculture (TCEA)](https://ukuat.org/definitions/totally-controlled-environment-agriculture-tcea/) - A family of CEA activities at the high-control end of the spectrum. These are generally characterised by exclusive use of artificial light and precise control of environmental conditions (e.g. air temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration) and the nutrient content delivered to the plants.
- [Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)](https://ukuat.org/definitions/controlled-environment-agriculture-cea/) - Any agriculture in an enclosed growing space with some degree of environmental control, such as a glasshouse, polyhouse or plant factory.

## Resources

- [A Beginner’s Guide to Energy in CEA (April 2023)](https://ukuat.org/resources/a-beginners-guide-to-energy-in-cea-april-2023/) - A collabortative document, by UKUAT and partners, looking at all the many things you need to think about with regard to energy, when starting a CEA business
- [Realising the Environmental Potential of Vertical Farming Systems through Advances in Plant Photobiology (June 2022)](https://ukuat.org/resources/realising-the-environmental-potential-of-vertical-farming-systems-through-advances-in-plant-photobiology-june-2022/) - A collabortative document, by UKUAT and partners, looking at all the many things you need to think about with regard to energy, when starting a CEA business.
- [Controlled Environment Agriculture Rough Starter Guide (March 2021)](https://ukuat.org/resources/controlled-environment-agriculture-rough-starter-guide-march-2021/) - A short document for aspiring indoor farmers to get you from the back of an envelope to a vaguely sensible spreadsheet.
- [Homeworking and vacant office space: Can urban agriculture fill the void? (November 2020)](https://ukuat.org/resources/homeworking-and-vacant-office-space-can-urban-agriculture-fill-the-void-november-2020/) - A concept report, written during the Covid-19 pandemic, which dares to imagine how we might fill all the empty offices with controlled environment agriculture.

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://ukuat.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Future](https://ukuat.org/category/future/)
- [Organisation](https://ukuat.org/category/organisation/)
- [Collaborations](https://ukuat.org/category/collaborations/)
- [Members](https://ukuat.org/category/members/)
- [Policy](https://ukuat.org/category/policy/)

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