Last Wednesday, July 18 we harvested the lettuce crop that started in mid-June as part of the research project to test different types of substrate in hydroponic crops.

The Fertilecity project presented a real sample hydroponic crop with tomatoes, chard and lettuce in the framework of the Maker Faire. The proyect received two blue ribbons that are awarded as a reward to recognize the hard, ingenious and creative work of the participants, as well as to distinguish those projects that stand out and receive a high attendance at his exhibition (see complete note).

Last Thursday, July 5, 2018, the meeting of the Executive Council (CE) of the Fertilecity II project was held, made up of all the doctors and participating in the project. The doctoral students and collaborators of the project also attended. This meeting is held every 6 months to discuss issues related to the development and progress of the roof integrated greenhouse towards urban food security in the circular economy. On this occasion the topics to be discussed were: the data collection programs and status of the sensors, energy, radiation and flights. The latter topic was presented by members of the Earth Observation Area of the Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia (ICGC).

Next Saturday, June 16 from 13: 30-13: 50 hours, will participate in the Barcelona Maker Faire 2018, the Doctors Joan Rieradevall (ICTA) & Xavier Gabarrell (ICTA), principal investigators of the FertileCity Project. They will present a system of urban agriculture of the Startup associated with the Fertilecity project (Sostenipra-ICTA-UAB-UPC) and the research of this project (subsidized by MINECO). Startup aims to improve urban sustainability in the framework of the circular economy of cities. Innovating by incorporating the Nexus concept: water, energy, food and green in the roofs and roofs of cities (click here for more information). For more information on the activities of the Startup, contact joan.rieradevall@uab.cat

Barcelona Maker Faire es una iniciativa de Sónar+D, Fab Lab Barcelona y SokoTech, coorganizada por In(3D)ustry | Fira Barcelona con la colaboración del Ajuntament de Barcelona y l’Obra Social “laCaixa”. This event showcases innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning for adults, teens, and kids. Paris, the main guest city in 2018, together with more than 200 local and international manufacturers, exhibit their creations in the Italian Pavilion of Fira Barcelona and CaixaForum. The projects will be grouped into large areas around some of the major economic and social challenges facing society: food, energy and mobility, advanced manufacturing and industry 4.0, habitat and urbanism, education and learning and the environment and health. See you there! Get your tickets today. Registration is Free! (facebook and twitter)