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Developed entirely with domestic engineering and investment, Farmicca states that uninterrupted production can be carried out 365 days a year through its climate-controlled vertical farming systems. According to the company, 75,000 units of curly lettuce can be produced monthly in an area of 500 square meters. Thanks to the closed production model, the system operates independently of climate conditions and natural disasters.

Farmicca’s solutions include turnkey production models covering the entire process from facility design to installation and operation. The company states that by integrating hardware and software infrastructure, it has made production processes digitally manageable. The “Farmisense” software platform developed in this context is said to automatically optimize parameters such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, light, and nutrient balance.

On the lighting side, LED systems that provide the light levels required by plants are used. These systems aim to reduce energy consumption and optimize plant growth.

The company reports that production is carried out in an environment isolated from external factors, allowing cultivation without the use of pesticides and similar chemicals. With this model, it is aimed to achieve products of consistent quality and standards throughout the year.

Farmicca also aims to conduct studies on different product groups and cultivation techniques with an R&D center planned to be established in Çatalca, Istanbul. The project is expected to contribute to training specialized human resources in the sector.

The system also stands out in terms of water usage. While approximately 1.5 tons of water are consumed to produce 1 kilogram of curly lettuce in traditional agriculture, this method reduces water use to as low as 8 liters. Farmicca invited members of the press to its stand within the scope of the fair.

Operating in the field of controlled environment agriculture, Farmicca announced that production can be carried out continuously throughout the year with high efficiency thanks to its locally developed vertical farming technologies. The company stated that it aims to establish production infrastructures that minimize resource use with facilities located close to city centers.

In the information provided by Farmicca, it was stated that the most significant difference from traditional agriculture is making production independent of natural conditions. It was noted that temperature, humidity, light, and nutrient balance can be fully managed in climate-controlled environments, enabling higher yields in the same area and uninterrupted production throughout the year.

It was emphasized that energy efficiency is one of the fundamental elements of the system. Thanks to the developed LED lighting and software infrastructure, only the required amount of energy is used. With this method, energy savings of up to approximately 30 percent compared to traditional systems can be achieved.

The company highlighted that the entire technological infrastructure was developed with domestic engineering and that lighting, climate control, sensor, and software systems were designed under one roof. This approach aims to reduce external dependency and keep costs under control.

The statement also emphasized the importance of the system in terms of food safety, noting that controlled production ensures standardized and traceable products, while production within or near cities shortens the supply chain and reduces external risks.

It was pointed out that agricultural technologies will become a more strategic field in the future, emphasizing that increasing global population, decreasing water resources, and climate change make technological solutions in this field necessary.

It was stated that Türkiye, with its young engineering capacity and production power, could reach a significant global position in agricultural technologies, and that Farmicca focuses on developing technology in this field.

The company also noted that its systems can be implemented in different geographies, particularly in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe, and that they are in demand especially in regions with limited water resources.