speaker presentation

Cultivating Resilience: The journey of iGrow
Innovative Solutions in Urban Agriculture

Zahra Nadeem, iGrow Innovative Solutions

Addressing concerns and promoting acceptance

Zahra Nadeem, from iGrow Innovative Solutions, shared her company’s innovative approach to urban agriculture,
focusing on sustainable techniques like microgreens and
hydroponics, and their efforts to educate and engage communities in modern agriculture.

Zahra Nadeem’s presentation showcased
iGrow’s innovative and sustainable
approach to urban agriculture,
emphasizing the potential of microgreens and hydroponics to address food security and environmental challenges in urban areas. Their commitment to education
and community engagement further
strengthens their contribution to
building a more resilient and sustainable
food system.

Focus on Microgreens and Hydroponics

Zahra discussed iGrow’s specialization in microgreens
and hydroponics, two innovative techniques that offer
solutions for urban agriculture in space-constrained
environments.

Sustainable Practices and Educational
Initiatives

Zahra highlighted iGrow’s commitment to sustainable
practices, such as building polyhouses and shade nets that
reduce water usage by 90% compared to traditional farming
through a recycling system.

Engaging Communities and Promoting Urban Agriculture

Zahra discussed iGrow’s workshops, particularly those
conducted in schools, to engage students in hydroponics and
encourage them to create their own indoor systems.

Zahra emphasized that iGrow’s focus on microgreens and
leafy vegetables aligns with modern urban lifestyles,
where space and time constraints often limit traditional
gardening practices. These crops can be easily grown in small spaces with minimal maintenance, providing fresh,
nutritious food for urban dwellers. By offering
convenient and sustainable solutions, iGrow promotes healthy eating habits and encourages urban residents to
connect with their food sources.