“Our greenhouse system represents the new standard in performance and climate resilience which is critical to operating and insuring commercial farm operations in regions constantly threatened by cyclonic wind events and flooding,” says Birkhoff. “These are the strongest greenhouse systems in the world– and the only system that is engineer-certified to 175mph sustained wind loads and 202mph gusts, as well as being earthquake, flood, and pestilent resistant.” IAT SAEF Hydroponic Production System customized for sub-tropical climate conditions Island Growers CaribbeanĪlquimi designed its integrated greenhouse systems specifically for the Caribbean region taking into account all of the inherent risk factors. “Low tech greenhouses have been used for decades in the Caribbean, but tropical storms destroyed many of these farms, and very few of them were rebuilt,” explains Ralph Birkhoff, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Island Growers Caribbean. “We’re introducing customized, state-of-the-art agtech to the region for the first time to provide a truly sustainable food production solution.” Sabga recognizes the increasing dependence on food imports in Trinidad and the Caribbean region, and the group hopes to strategically substitute fresh produce imports with locally grown foods, while also exploring regional export opportunities.īy focusing on heavily imported ‘cold weather’ crop categories and producing them in its proprietary climate smart hydroponic greenhouse farms, Island Growers Caribbean intends to improve food quality to organic levels, and ensure a consistent supply throughout the year by introducing the first 100% fully integrated climate resilient greenhouse systems. Sabga Limited is continually evaluating new sectors for investment that can have a positive impact on the region we operate in,” says David Sabga, Chairman of Berrycove Limited. “We believe protected food production is a high value investment opportunity with considerable growth opportunities.”Īccording to Trinidad & Tobago Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon, food imports totaled approximately $828,561,440 in 2019, of which roughly $325,506,280 consisted of fruits and vegetables, creating a drain on foreign exchange reserves and undermining the nation’s food security. “As a diversified portfolio company, Anthony N. IAT-Sprung Climate Smart Greenhouse in Barbados - naturally aspirated and Cat5 hurricane resistant Island Growers Caribbean
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