Hydroponic farming, a method familiar to those growing crops such as lettuce in greenhouses, is not a new concept. However, recently, a water-based cultivation project stood out. The project's floating island was showcased at the Floriade in Almere. Its first harvest took place in the summer of 2022.
This experiment was a collaborative effort by Floating Future, Wageningen University, and students from Aeres University of Applied Sciences. The experiment initially received quite some attention but later fell silent. By 2023, updates ceased. The company has now been declared bankrupt, according to a verdict from the Gelderland District Court.
The company is located in Tolkamer. The bankruptcy was declared on on February 6 and registered under file number: 05.gel.24.60.F.1300.1.24. The trustee has been requested to provide an explanation for the bankruptcy.
Photo credit: first harvest in Almere via Omroep Flevoland