Sparsholt College installs IAG’s GrowFrame360 to advance vertical farming education

Innovation Agritech Group has announced its latest collaboration with Sparsholt College Group's University Centre Sparsholt (UCS). This collaboration has seen the installation of IAG's aeroponic vertical farming system, the GrowFrame360™, on the Sparsholt campus.

The installation is housed within a repurposed single-story agricultural building on the Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt campus. This system is the first of its kind at Sparsholt, setting a new direction for the college and providing students with cutting-edge tools and hands-on experience in modern agricultural practices.

The GrowFrame360 is a, modular system designed to revolutionise traditional farming methods by offering a sustainable alternative that operates without sunlight, soil, or pesticides. This advanced system allows for year-round crop production and research, independent of seasonal or climate restrictions, making it an ideal platform for both educational and research purposes.

The installation was funded by a grant from the Department for Education's Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF), with additional support from University Centre Sparsholt for building modifications.

This collaboration follows IAG's successful installation at the University of Essex, where the GrowFrame360 has become an integral part of the university's research and educational initiatives. The collaboration with Sparsholt College Group further cements IAG's position as a leader in providing vertical farming solutions tailored to the education and research sectors.

Julie Milburn, Principal and CEO at Sparsholt College Group, commented: "The addition of our vertical farming unit, along with our existing green technology, ensures that Sparsholt remains at the forefront of innovation. We are proud to be redefining the student experience through the integration of cutting-edge technology, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments."

Jaz Singh, Founder and CEO, commented: "We're incredibly proud to see our GrowFrame360 installed at University Centre Sparsholt. This collaboration represents exactly what we set out to achieve with IAG Educate, providing future farmers, scientists, and agritech leaders with hands-on access to cutting-edge technology. This installation is a real milestone, and we're excited to see how it continues to grow with Sparsholt's academic ambitions."