Smart Agriculture in the Tropics
The tropics are a magical place to work and play, but designing and building farms there is challenging for several reasons.
Fortunately, we have unique experience helping farmers achieve success and overcome their obstacles by taking a customized approach to climate smart agriculture.
Some of the most important considerations include:
Markets
We help Clients evaluate Your local markets and determine which crops or crop mixes will allow for maximal profitability overall. We even help coordinate with local governments to take advantage of existing incentives in local food production.
Structures
Structures, such as greenhouses, warehouses, or shipping containers, in the tropics need to be engineered to the appropriate level of weather resistance. We help Clients navigate the options in climate smart structures that can hold up in worst case scenario weather events.
Climate Control
Climate control in the tropics generally means managing excess heat and humidity, and we take a sensible approach to determine the leanest way to design efficient and effective climate control systems and strategies using the best available components.
Cultivation Systems
The systems used to cultivate crops in the tropics must be tailored to budget and needs of each project, and we strive to deliver maximum versatility and ergonomics, along with appropriate climate control and resource usage efficiency for our Clients.
Biosecurity
The best cure for pests and diseases is prevention, and we include as many preventative measures as possible in our designs and SOPs so that the biggest risks of crop damage and loss are mitigated from the start. When issues do occur, we tackle them with Earth-friendly solutions that don’t jeopardize the integrity and purity of your crops.
Personnel Training
We provide specialized training on CEA theory and application and can get Your local Team ready to run your farm like a well oiled machine. Our continuing education supports Your Team’s professional development and keeps them ready to face new challenges with ease.
Sustainability
Environmental, economic, and human sustainability are crucial elements to our approach; we ensure that the farms we help are not a burden on their local ecosystems, are able to be profitable long term regardless of volatility, and provide a working experience that attracts and retains top talent.
Take a look at one of our favorite past projects below!
CultiBio’s farm designed for the Aurora Anguilla Golf Club and Resort, where over 50 different crops are grown for their top tier restaurants. This farm is a big part of what attracts visitors to this lovely resort from far and wide, time and time agin.