year-round sustainable farming produce, grown locally

Saving 95% of water compared to open field farming

Nordic Fresh systems enable production in areas of the world where cultivation of fresh leafy vegetables was previously difficult or impossible. Nordic Fresh systems use NFT (nutrient film technique) as the chosen and best hydroponic system. Most importantly, The Nordic Fresh system allows for sustainable year-round farming.

Nutrient film technique (NFT)

Nutrient film technique (NFT) is a hydroponic technique wherein a very shallow stream of water containing all the dissolved nutrients required for plant growth is continuously circulated to the roots of plants in a watertight gutter, also known as channels. Typically the depth of the re-circulating stream is slightly more than a film of water, hence the name “nutrient film” technique. This feature of NFT allows the thick root mat that develops in the bottom of the channel to have its upper surface exposed to suitable levels of humidity, and allows an abundant supply of oxygen to the lower roots. A properly designed NFT system is based on using the correct channel slope, flow rate, and channel length.

Up to 3,000% higher yield than traditional farming

In traditional open field farming yield is typically 8 plants per one square meter per year. In comparison Nordic Fresh NFT systems can grow year around and produce 12-25 crops per year depending on the production variety. Typically this means yields of 500-1500 plants per square meter per year. Additionally, our advanced technology in a controlled environment enables production that is consistent, continual, and predictable every day. Producers can be sure to receive yields as expected and the end products will be safe and grown in an environmentally viable conditions.

Closed and controlled system

Our technology provides an automated and controlled greenhouse system. All of the water used in irrigation is circulated. Therefore there are minimal emissions to environment, up to 95% reduction in water consumption and pesticide use can be greatly reduced or eliminated altogether. Controlled amount of nutrition for plants enables healthier food year-round. All this enables solutions built within municipalities with strict run-off policies or in areas where agricultural production is desired but the water resource is scarce.

Lower production and transportation costs

The technology we use makes it possible to bring the production closer to consumers. Reduced need for transportation equals reduced transportation costs – whilst transportation costs may be up to half of the product costs. In addition to lower production costs, our automated technology reduces the need for manual labor.