Indoor farm interest is growing in abandoned industrial buildings in Ukraine

Interest is growing in Ukraine in the “house-in-house” concept, where fully sealed indoor farms are established inside existing industrial structures.

A recent article in Plantator magazine highlights the example of a closed-farm project in Kramfors, Sweden. The “house-in-house” approach isolates plants from temperature fluctuations and pests, maintaining a stable microclimate while minimizing energy use.

Since these farms operate without natural light, photosynthesis is supported by LED lamps with precise spectra, accelerating growth and increasing yields. Ukrainian abandoned industrial sites could be repurposed for year-round production of greens, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, and microgreens, reducing the need for imports.

The Kramfors model is attractive for its rapid deployment, predictable profitability, and environmental sustainability, but it requires a stable electricity supply and technical expertise.

Source: agrotimes.ua