Container
Farms
Container farms are revolutionizing the means of growing food, especially in cities. These farms, built inside shipping containers, allow them to grow fresh produce inside controlled environments. From herbs to leafy greens to even strawberries, container farms make it easier to grow crops all year round. The trend spread rapidly as more and more people started to realize the advantages of having container farms New Zealand.
Types of Container Farms
There are two main types of container farms:
1.Container Greenhouses – These are less complicated and more affordable to build. The top of a container is removed and replaced by a greenhouse roof that enables natural sunlight to penetrate in. Plants are cultivated inside on racks, often using either soil or hydroponic systems to plant.
2.Enclosed Container Farms – In fully enclosed containers, absolutely everything is controlled – light, temperature, water and even humidity. Plants do not receive any sunlight as LED lights emit light instead while hydroponics provide plants with much less water than traditional farming.
Why Are Container Farms Popular?
There are plenty of reasons why container farms New Zealand are extremely popular. Here are a few in a nutshell:
- Efficient Water Use: Container farms use up to 90% less water as compared to traditional farms with modern irrigation systems such as hydroponics and drip systems. This makes them eco-friendly.
- Year-Round Growing: Since the environment inside the container can be controlled, crops can grow at any time of the year. This means farmers will not have to be affected by problems, such as bad weather or changes in season, which may jeopardize the success of traditional farming.
- Reduced Transportation Costs: Container farms allow food to be grown closer to where it would be marketed, thereby fresher food and reduced transportation costs.
USES OF OUR SHIPPING CONTAINERS
One popular application is creating on-site office spaces out of modified shipping containers. These portable site offices often use either 20ft or 40ft containers because they provide good security along with flexibility. Additionally, these same units serve as safe places to keep valuable gear or equipment while not being used.
Another common use is storage – whether it’s for personal or business reasons. The tight seal and watertight environment keeps everything stored away safely within these steel boxes, so much so that they can even be locked up securely too!
If you’re in the retail industry looking for a temporary storefront solution that won’t break your bank or leave you tied down to one location, then why not consider using converted storage container shops? Pop-up stores made from modified shipping containers are available in various sizes including 10ft, 20ft and 40ft variants which offer both portability and durability.
A shipping container granny flat could be just what you need if low-cost, transportable housing is what you have in mind. Granny flats made from shipping containers also make great sheds; likewise they can function as man caves providing secure weatherproof space for recreation or storage purposes too!
Portable toilet facilities can be installed outside for events or construction sites using altered storage containers. Such containers provide transportability and stability in design thereby ensuring availability of toilets where required.
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The Future of Farming
Container farms cannot replace the traditional farming process, but they offer a solution to cities or regions with very scarce farmland. Tiger Containers NZ are making sure that container farms give real importance to the agricultural world because they provide fresh food close to where it is most needed, in an eco-friendly and efficient way.
As demand for fresh, local produce grows daily, so too will the number of container farms. Evidently, the efficiency, convenience, and many other environmental benefits put container farms in the thrilling scope of farmers and consumers. For more information, reach out to Tiger Containers NZ today.
