Farm Urban has extensive experience designing and running crop trials within our operational vertical farm, using it as a living laboratory for research and innovation. We work with academic and industry partners to test new crop varieties, lighting regimes, growing conditions and system designs, generating robust data that informs both research outcomes and real-world operations. This ability to trial, evaluate and rapidly iterate within a working farm environment allows us to translate research into scalable, practical improvements for healthier and more sustainable food systems

Farm Urban has a proven track record in the design and installation of bespoke vertical farming systems across community, commercial and institutional settings. Drawing on over a decade of operational experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions—from concept and system design through to installation, commissioning and training ensuring each system is tailored to its location, users and impact goals. Our approach prioritises reliability, efficiency and accessibility, embedding food-growing infrastructure that is easy to operate, scalable and designed to deliver long-term social and environmental value.

Farm Urban has extensive experience delivering scoping studies to assess the feasibility, impact and long-term viability of urban food growing projects. We work closely with local authorities, community organisations, health partners and funders to understand local needs, assets and constraints, combining technical, social and economic insight. These studies provide robust evidence to inform decision-making, co-design place-based solutions and develop clear, deliverable pathways from early concept through to implementation.

Community engagement sits at the heart of Farm Urban’s work. We have a strong track record of working alongside communities to co-design projects that respond to local needs, cultures and priorities, using food growing as a tool for connection, learning and wellbeing. Through workshops, training, education programmes and hands-on participation, we build trust, develop local capacity and ensure our projects are rooted in place, inclusive and led by the people they are designed to serve.

Farm Urban provides strategic and advisory support to organisations looking to develop healthier, more sustainable food systems. Drawing on over a decade of operational, research and community experience, we advise on strategy, delivery models and partnerships that align social, environmental and financial objectives. Our approach is practical and evidence-led, helping partners move from ambition to action with clear, realistic pathways to impact.

Farm Urban has a strong track record of delivering pilots and prototypes to test new ideas, technologies and delivery models in real-world settings. We design and implement small-scale trials that generate practical learning, combining technical performance with social and behavioural insight. This iterative approach allows us to refine systems, reduce risk and build evidence before scaling, ensuring solutions are robust, effective and grounded real world application.