The installation is housed within a repurposed single-story agricultural building on the Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt campus. This state-of-the-art system is the first of its kind at Sparsholt, setting a new direction for the college and providing students with cutting-edge tools and hands-on experience in modern agricultural practices.

Bracknell, UK - June 2025- Innovation Agritech Group (IAG), a leading British agricultural technology company, is proud to announce its latest collaboration with Sparsholt College Group's University Centre Sparsholt (UCS), one of the UK's premier land-based education institutions. This collaboration has seen the installation of IAG's flagship aeroponic vertical farming system, the GrowFrame360™, on the Sparsholt campus, marking a significant milestone in the Sparsholt College Group's commitment to pioneering sustainable agriculture and advanced crop science education.

The installation is housed within a repurposed single-story agricultural building on the Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt campus. This state-of-the-art system is the first of its kind at Sparsholt, setting a new direction for the college and providing students with cutting-edge tools and hands-on experience in modern agricultural practices.

The GrowFrame360™ is an innovative, modular system designed to revolutionise traditional farming methods by offering a sustainable alternative that operates without sunlight, soil, or pesticides. This advanced system allows for year-round crop production and research, independent of seasonal or climate restrictions, making it an ideal platform for both educational and research purposes.

Key Features of the Sparsholt Installation:
Innovative Farming Technology: The GrowFrame360™ features a closed loop aeroponic irrigation system that uses significantly less water than traditional farming methods. Each GrowFrame can grow up to 3,250 plants, including a wide variety of leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and specialty crops such as medicinal plants, making it a highly efficient solution for sustainable food production.

Academic Install Package: The academic installation package will include a single GrowFrame360™ room and dedicated spaces for germination, propagation, and essential operational activities, providing a comprehensive environment for students and faculty to engage with the technology.

Educational Impact: The GrowFrame360™ will primarily be used by students aged 16 and above, offering them hands-on experience with advanced agricultural technologies. Additionally, it will serve as a showcase for local schools and support University Centre Sparsholt's newly funded PhD program.

The installation was funded by a grant from the Department for Education's Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF), with additional support from University Centre Sparsholt for building modifications.

This collaboration follows IAG's successful installation at the University of Essex, where the GrowFrame360™ has become an integral part of the university's research and educational initiatives. The collaboration with Sparsholt College Group further cements IAG's position as a leader in providing vertical farming solutions tailored to the education and research sectors.

Julie Milburn, Principal and CEO at Sparsholt College Group, commented:
"The addition of our vertical farming unit, along with our existing green technology, ensures that Sparsholt remains at the forefront of innovation. We are proud to be redefining the student experience through the integration of cutting-edge technology, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments."

Jaz Singh, Founder and CEO, commented:
"We're incredibly proud to see our GrowFrame360™ installed at University Centre Sparsholt. This collaboration represents exactly what we set out to achieve with IAG Educate, providing future farmers, scientists, and agritech leaders with hands-on access to cutting-edge technology. This installation is a real milestone, and we're excited to see how it continues to grow with Sparsholt's academic ambitions."

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About IAG
British agricultural technology company that builds world-class aeroponic vertical farming
systems using exclusive patented technology. Revolutionising agriculture by achieving
exceptional crop yields, locally and sustainably, whilst eliminating seasonal constraints of
traditional farming. IAG's mission is to deliver innovative farming solutions to growers,
making food production sustainable and accessible for all.

IAG is Red Tractor and Global GAP accredited.

About the IAG GrowFrame360™
IAG's flagship tech, the IAG GrowFrame360™, is a closed loop modular system which uses automatic aeroponic irrigation resulting in significantly less water uses than traditional farming, producing up to 17 harvest cycles per year. The GrowFrame360™ does not require soil, as perfectly balanced pH nutrient solutions and H2O are sprayed directly on the crop's roots. Eliminating the need for pesticides and other chemicals. The simple to use scalable system has automated features, allowing crops to be monitored and grown successfully to order.

For further information, visit: www.innovationagritech.com / www.iagri-tech.com/iag-educate

About Sparsholt College Group (incorporating Andover College, Sparsholt College, and University Centre Sparsholt):

University Centre Sparsholt, a leading provider of higher education in land-based specialisms
Dedicated to fostering innovation and research to drive advances within the rural sector and to promote sustainability thereby equipping our graduates to be the future leaders in the sector. We offer a broad range of land-based subjects including animal and zoo management, equine science, sustainable agriculture, fisheries and wildlife and ecology. Courses range from Access to Higher Education and undergraduate degree studies to Masters and PhDs, alongside a growing number of higher apprenticeships to meet the changing needs of industry.

Sparsholt Campus, the specialist land-based college set in rural Hampshire
Delivering the full spectrum of land-based subjects and technical qualifications. With access to high specification equipment and industry standard facilities to enrich the learning experience, learners are well prepared to serve the land-based industry or progress to higher level studies. An extensive range of apprenticeship programmes serve industry needs alongside a comprehensive full-cost course portfolio to upskill individuals for technical competencies and skills required to work within the sector.