Everything from chilis to cucumbers is being grown at UHI Orkney, as part of an innovative experiment in vertical farming. At a polycrub on campus, nine towers are being used to grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs that would never normally be found so fresh and tasty in Orkney. The Agronomy and Agriculture Institute, headed by Dr Henry Creissen, is finding interest from two local eateries for the creatively-grown produce. The team are also hoping …
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