At CES 2025, Korean company Midbar Co., Ltd. stole the spotlight with its groundbreaking approach to indoor farming. Their flagship innovation, the air-inflated smart farm called AirFarm, is a paradigm-shifting solution that ensures sustainable food production anytime, anywhere. Designed to address global food and water security challenges, these lightweight and portable units redefine how we grow crops in urban and water-scarce regions.

Agriculture currently consumes about 70% of the world’s freshwater resources, much of it inefficiently. AirFarm tackles this crisis head-on with its advanced aeroponics technology, which optimizes water delivery to plant roots and reduces water usage by up to 99% compared to conventional farming. This efficiency means AirFarm can operate without being connected to an external water infrastructure—an unparalleled advantage in regions with limited water resources.

Already, AirFarm’s impact is tangible. Its modules are being deployed in desert areas such as Abu Dhabi and Jordan, cultivating crops with minimal water while strengthening food security.

The Power of Micro Mist Aeroponics

At the heart of AirFarm’s technology lies its micro mist aeroponic system. This method delivers nutrients directly to plant roots through a fine mist, optimizing growth while slashing resource use.

Here’s how AirFarm stacks up:

• 90% less water consumption compared to hydroponics
• 60% less fertilizer usage
• Zero pesticides

This technique supports a variety of crops, from leafy greens to root vegetables, making it versatile and efficient. Additionally, it maximizes yield without compromising sustainability, a key concern for modern agriculture.

Smart Farming Made Simple

AirFarm has taken the complexity out of agriculture with its smart farming integration. A user-friendly smartphone app allows real-time monitoring and control of essential factors like temperature, humidity, pH, and Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD).

The app’s intuitive dashboard lets users input desired values, ensuring optimal conditions with minimal effort. This data-driven approach empowers even beginners to produce high-quality crops efficiently. By blending technology with agriculture, AirFarm makes farming accessible to everyone.

Lightweight, Portable, and Quick to Install

What sets AirFarm apart is the portability and efficiency of its modules. These inflatable units are:

• 75% lighter than conventional container farms
• Quick to install, taking just half a day
• Logistics-friendly, as 10 units can fit into a single container

These features not only reduce shipping costs but also make the modules ideal for deployment in remote or urban locations.

AirFarm’s innovation is already making waves globally. In the UAE, their modules are being used in school cafeterias to provide fresh salads. In Japan, they’ve supported sustainable farming initiatives. 

The modules are available in 10- and 20-foot sizes, catering to educational, research, and commercial farming needs. The 20-foot model, matching standard container dimensions, is perfect for scalable operations.

Founded to tackle pressing food security issues, AirFarm is reimagining the future of agriculture. Its innovative aeroponic technology, paired with smart farming systems and eco-friendly designs, offers a practical solution to global challenges like water scarcity and urban farming. By combining portability, efficiency, and sustainability, AirFarm is paving the way for a new era of agriculture.