The Venture – June 2018

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fascinating? Saltwater and
sunlight. The nearby seawater
is the source of water for
this sustainable farming
facility, meaning solutions
are required to desalinate the
input to produce fresh water
for the crops.

“Seasons for growing
fresh crops in this part of
the country can be easily
interrupted,” said Petersen.
“This large state-of-the-art
greenhouse facility—the
size of 40 football fields—is

powered by 26,000 mirrors

that generate heat and steam

for growing. By integrating

several different types of

technology, the Sundrop

Farms project delivers one of

the most unique sustainable

farming solutions in Australia.”

Other trends and projects

the leadership team at John

Holland are excited about

include smart cities, the

widespread use of electric

vehicles, and virtualisation—

specifically the use of videos

to socialise knowledge across

the organisation. Both men

shared that in order for the

company to stay ahead of the

curve, implementation plans

will start sooner than later.

The company is looking to

build on its relationships with

tech leaders and participate

in think-tanks to influence the

agenda on a broader scale.

“We want to help the industry

transform through technology

leadership. We can undertake

highly technical projects by

Sundrop Farms

will feature a

glasshouse that will

produce tomatoes

no matter the

outside climate.