Day 2 of SUFex EXPO 2023 at Thyagraj Stadium, New Delhi Concludes Successfully

• ByStartupStory     |    March 25, 2023

The Smart Urban Farming EXPO, known as SUFex, has just wrapped up its second edition at Thyagraj Stadium in INA, New Delhi. The organizers successfully delivered on their promise of making the event even more impressive than the first one. SUFex 2.0 was centered around the theme of “Smart Urban Farming for Sustainable Development” and highlighted the role of technology in enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in urban agriculture.

In conclusion, the second edition of SUFex was an unmissable event for anyone involved in agriculture and allied enterprises.

A variety of exhibits were showcased at the event, such as hydroponic and aquaponic systems, vertical farming solutions, and robotic farming technologies.

Some of the stalls present included:

Fluortronix, a company known for its 60W LED grow light which utilizes the latest SMD LED technology, providing high PAR output and energy efficiency of up to 2.7 umol/J. Fluortronix products, including their outdoor lamps, can be purchased online in India.

Rivulis is a global company that specializes in micro and drip irrigation solutions. Rivulis offers complete irrigation systems for seasonal horticulture, orchards, vineyards, and more. In India, Rivulis is actively involved in promoting sustainable agriculture through its advanced irrigation systems, which minimize water usage.

Alpha Planters: They specialize in ‘alphaponics’ which includes planters with a temperature and water regulation system to prevent water loss by trickling. They provide a range of goods, such as planter pots, plastic flower pots, and flower pots.

AgriCare Corporation: Agricare Corporation is a company that provides a comprehensive range of solutions related to plant nutrition and protection, turf seeds, turf care machinery, and garden tools. They showcased their urban farming model with five steps, alongside other products.

Amity University, Noida: The knowledge partner of the event, was present along with a variety of their research-based products. These included their protein-packed instant fish soup powder, biodegradable mulch, bio-fertilizers among others.

Apart from the displays, SUFex also included keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops where industry professionals shared their expertise on various topics. These topics included the significance of urban farming in ensuring food security, the application of big data and AI in urban farming, and the difficulties and possibilities involved in expanding urban farming operations.

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