Development of a Vertical Farming System for South Tyrol - Construction of a vertical farming system, backed by vertical farming best practices: Construction of a vertical farming system, backed by vertical farming best practices
Translated title
Development of a Vertical Farming System for South Tyrol - Construction of a vertical farming system, backed by vertical farming best practices
Author
Ludwig, Stefan
Term
4. term
Publication year
2022
Submitted on
2022-06-01
Pages
74
Abstract
This thesis explores how to develop a vertical farming solution for South Tyrol in support of the region’s Agriculture 4.0 initiative toward 2030. Its aim is to design a minimum viable product (MVP) for a vertical farming system that can reduce soil, water, and chemical use while enabling more controlled and sustainable production. The approach combines a theoretical framework from operations management and lean business planning with an empirical component that draws on best practices from established vertical farms, a review of cultivation methods and environmental, economic, and social considerations, and an interview with a local agricultural expert to validate the analysis. Building on this, the thesis designs and iterates a prototype with technical and agronomic elements, proposes a final farm concept, and outlines a go-to-market plan with strategy, tactics, and milestones. It also sketches the business model innovation space and key value drivers. No quantitative outcomes are reported in the excerpt, but the work indicates potential resource savings and a practical pathway to adapt vertical farming to South Tyrol’s conditions.
Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan et vertikalt landbrug kan udvikles til Sydtyrol som led i regionens Agriculture 4.0-initiativ frem mod 2030. Formålet er at designe et minimalt levedygtigt produkt (MVP) for et vertikalt dyrkningssystem, der kan skåne jord, vand og kemikalier og skabe mere kontrolleret og bæredygtig produktion. Arbejdet kombinerer en teoretisk ramme fra driftsledelse og lean business planning med en empirisk del baseret på best practice fra etablerede vertikale gårde, analyse af dyrkningsmetoder og miljømæssige, økonomiske og sociale aspekter samt et interview med en lokal landbrugsekspert til validering af data. På den baggrund udvikles og forbedres en prototype med tekniske og agronomiske elementer, efterfulgt af et forslag til et endeligt gårdkoncept og en go-to-market-plan med strategi, taktik og milepæle. Specialet skitserer desuden et innovationsrum for forretningsmodellen og centrale værdidrivere. I det tilgængelige uddrag rapporteres ingen kvantitative resultater, men arbejdet peger på potentiale for ressourcebesparelser og en praktisk vej til at tilpasse vertikalt landbrug til lokale forhold i Sydtyrol.
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