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WHAT IS CONTAINER CROP ?
ContainerCrop is a mini self-contained fully controlled, stack-able growing system, PLANTING ; GROWING ; HARVESTING and PACKAGING is done completely automatically which saves space, time, labour, energy and money. (A revolutionary producing vending machine for salad and herb crops either for super markets or restaurants or where ever salads and herbs are consumed. Other options include a larger plant system mainly for medical cannabis, a cloning system and a drying system). Air intake and exhaust are filtered so no risk of contamination or odours are present. The system can have either positive or negative air pressure. Creating a exceptional clean area. ContainerCrop’s produce is high in nutrients, free from pesticides, has a shorter growth cycle and has a quality that is beyond organic. “cannaquack” believes that its system is the most efficient and effective way to grow high-volume produce in modern farming today! . ContainerCrop offers a viable alternative to production and distribution of produce that is superior to any commercial methods available in the market. ContainerCrop is an innovative and efficient way in which to grow great products and over 70 other varieties of produce without the debilitating disruptions of weather conditions and natural disasters associated with open-field farming or any other indoor vertical farming system. The company’s aim is to carry out year-round high turnover production of crops through a combination of cutting-edge technology and innovative production techniques while reducing the carbon footprint of farming.
The company focuses on high-efficiency and little waste—whether it is fuel, water or energy output.
It is the only simple user friendly grow system we offer in a number of options and sizes the biggest is (L ; W ; H) 3m x 0.8m x 2.4m
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Mock-up of a potential cannaquack site using ContainerCrop, with containers stacked
( "I wondered why people were starving in todays world and wanted to do some thing about it, and thought the population was growing at a rapid pace and these problems would only get worse".)
Little did i know starvation is due not to the shortage of food but because they cannot afford it.
The concept was to build these grow rooms in shipping container which could be shipped and transported any where in the world and then moved onto other places which were in need.
The idea of using a container system is that it provides many advantages.
They are very easily transported for any reason and can be manufactured in a single location then shipped or transported to the required location.
They can be placed virtually anywhere inside a building on top of buildings or outside and can be stacked one on top of the other.
They require a very small foot print.
They are eco friendly not causing any environmental harm or damage.
They are relatively inexpensive and freely available.
They are secure.
They are of a standard configuration thus parts are interchangeable and only a limited set of spare parts need to be kept in stock.
Being a standard configuration training and maintenance is easily achieved and does not require a high degree of skill.
They are insulated thus outside conditions do not have a great effect to the inside and can be controlled very easy by air exchange.
The environment inside can be easily controlled as the volume is a limited size requiring inexpensive equipment.
Each container is self contained so if a major equipment failure happens it does not effect other units.
Being a self contained unit easy to control pest, diseases and air borne pathogens if a problem occurs in growing it does not spread it
can be contained.
Control of all criteria required for different stages of growth can be easily adjusted as they are self contained.
A Grow unit
Aqua-phonic unit growing and producing fish. {The fish provide the nutrients to grow}
THE PROBLEM
Most crops must be grown in temperate climates, during certain seasons, and imported into other countries or regions—adding several days or weeks before it reaches its market. In addition, traditional farming methods are inefficient; contingent on environmental factors such as climate, flooding, droughts and sunlight.They require fossil fuels for farm machinery and transportation, which creates a large carbon footprint. Additional concerns with conventional farming are use of pesticides and other chemicals and depletion of critical water sources. Newer technologies such as greenhouse and hydroponic farming require large indoor spaces, large cost of capital to launch and a higher end cost to the buyer. Now, as the world population grows, so does the demand for fresh, safe, high-quality produce, there are few options of safe, cost effective and reliable ways to fill this large need in the market.
The nutritional value of a harvested crop can diminish as much as 60% within 3 days due to oxidisation and bacteria so it is important to consume fresh produce to maintain health.
VERTICAL FARMING as it is now is not a solution for the world as it is expensive to produce but it has found a niche market in providing fresh locally produced products.
The biggest market for locally produced high quality produce comes from the restaurant trade who pay premium prices.
You cannot have a vertical farm on every street corner it simply not practicable so vertical farms still have major distribution problems creating a problem of reaching a far further market for the produce grown along with many other factors.Thus limiting your exposure.
Most consumers go to the Super Market purchase a pre packed product or bunch of herbs use a portion and the rest ends up being discarded creating a lot of waste.
THE SOLUTION
Why not take the produce directly to the consumer.
ContainerCrop is beautiful looking manufactured from high grade polished stainless steel and can be placed directly in
Super Markets , Restaurants , Hotels , Schools , Work Place Canteens , Hospitals , Research Centres , Military Bases even on Ships (Anywhere). Built to a very high standard made to last and easy to keep clean. ContainerCrop can be easily scaled to any size of project or relocated at any time to meet local demand. Being a continuous system as product is harvested new seeds are planted. Having a large touch screen to control the system it can be used to display educational videos or adverts making it attractive.
The consumer can see the product though the glass sliding doors either side they are about to purchase and where it comes from dispensing only what is required.
After more than 12 years of research and development,"cannaquack" is proud to introduce a new and innovative way to grow produce into this multi-billion dollar market. Container Crop is a mini container based grow model in which production can be located anywhere and moved anywhere: simply, a unique and ground-breaking way to grow and sell year-round produce that is beyond organic*. ContainerCrop is a trans-formative approach to growing crops regardless of temperature, weather, or environmental conditions and also eliminates the need to use chemicals, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. Water consumption is minimised as there is no run-off or evaporation. Any water used is recycled. Water is collected from the atmosphere and from the system taking the need of water to the minimal. Because the growing process takes place in a fully controllable environment, it achieves optimum results, with the shortest crop cycles, highest quality and minimal input.
HOW WE ARE ABLE TO GROW FASTER AND STRONGER PLANTS ?
If a plant can be made to increase the amount of water it takes up thus the amount of nutrients better results are achieved. Water is absorbed at the roots by osmosis, and any dissolved mineral nutrients travel with it through the xylem. When air temperature is increased the metabolic functions increases changing the osmotic pressure of cells, and enables mass flow of mineral nutrients and water from roots to shoots primarily driven by water potential differences and capillary action.
Transpiration occurs through the stomata apertures where a plants leaf surface is dotted with these openings, and in most plants they are more numerous on the undersides of the foliage. The stomata are bordered by guard cells (together known as stomatal complex) that open and close the pores. Plants regulate the rate of transpiration by the degree of stomatal opening. The rate of transpiration is also influenced by the evaporative demand of the atmosphere surrounding the leaf such as humidity, temperature, air movement and incident light.
To keep the plant from going into heat stress cooling the plant though the root system is a very effective method.The root system of a plant basically supplies only water and mineral nutrients to the plant. It’s the upper part of the plant, through photosynthesis, that provides all the other types of compounds to the plant and its fruit regardless of where the plant’s roots are growing.
Nutrient uptake is generally proportional to the concentration of nutrients around the roots but in flowing solutions plants are able to grow better over a wide range of concentrations.
Photosynthesis is a multi-step process that requires light, carbon dioxide (which is low in energy), and water as substrates. After the process is complete, it releases oxygen and produces glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GA3P), simple carbohydrate molecules (which are high in energy) that can subsequently be converted into glucose, sucrose, or any of a dozens other sugar molecules. These sugar molecules contain energy: the energised carbon that all living things need to survive.
"cannaquack" has also created proprietary technology that makes for better quality, and better tasting produce. The company’s sophisticated proprietary LED lighting system is more energy efficient and less expensive than the competition's and a lower cost to operate, consume less energy and create optimum cultivation results. The LED system also narrows the shelving space, thus allowing for higher production. "cannaquack" LED lights, which have the ideal spectrum of light for the optimal amount of photosynthesis. This means produce can grow faster while using less overall wattage.
In addition to superior lighting, "cannaquack" also has a unique shelving system. Incorporating a revolutionary designed NFT grow tray eliminating the problems inherited from the NFT system and making it more suitable for vertical growing.This system automates both the planting and harvest along with the cultivation phase so that less time and labour are needed to create the end product.
“cannaquack ” is a privately owned company located in Devon, South West England.
The company has been developing innovative farming technology since 2005 to provide a better way to supply high quality fresh produce, year-round in any location, regardless of weather or climate.
Being a diverse company we manufacture our own electronic devices along with our process of making our ready prepared products packaged to suit the consumer ensuring a fresh quality product.
“cannaquack” was formed as a company committed to developing next-generation products and growing system technology in order to secure supply of products under environmentally-conscientious conditions at all times.
Our business model is to sell a high volume of affordable products of high quality and enter into long-term supply contracts with customers that give pricing stability.
Providing Price Stability In A Secure Environment.
Providing Exception Clean Growing Incorporating An Very Efficient Microbiological Control Feature.
No Pesticides , herbicides or fungicides are used.
COMPANY VALUES
“cannaquack” corporate values are based on responsibility and mutual respect. “cannaquack” focuses on productivity for growth and profitability, and respect for its customers and employees, thereby promoting repeat and referral business whilst retaining its valued employees. The company also places value in the environment and has positioned itself as a CleanTech company, reducing the overall carbon footprint of farming.
The core management team currently consists of seasoned businessmen, whose experience in the industry and knowledge of the market will help “cannaquack” future financial and strategic growth. All members of the core management team firmly believe in the company’s mission, goals and values.
CleanTech is a new technology and business model that offers competitive returns for investors and customers while providing solutions to global challenges. CleanTech addresses the roots of ecological problems with new science, emphasizing natural approaches. CleanTech is driven by productivity-based purchasing, and therefore enjoys broad market economics, with great financial upside and sustainability.
The “cannaquack” brand falls under the CleanTech umbrella due to several reasons; the first being the fact that the growth unit model saves energy during the growth and sales stages. Through co-location strategy, the company's produce uses very little transportation. As well as saving on fossil fuels and greenhouse gases, “cannaquack” model also saves on the water needed to grow crops In addition it does not contribute to the worldwide problem of fertilizer and pesticide run off inherent in traditional agriculture. “cannaquack” is thus an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional farming. The company focuses on high-efficiency and little waste—whether it is fuel, water or energy output. By aligning with the CleanTech image, that company will be attractive to customers that focus on corporate social responsibility as well as to consumers who are willing to pay more for environmentally-friendly produce.
Strategic alliances will be critical for growing the company’s reputation and network. At “cannaquack” we follow a system of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & (GAP) Good Agriculture Practice which are systems for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. It is designed to minimise the risks involved in any pharmaceutical production that cannot be eliminated through testing the final product.
COMPANY MISSION
At “cannaquack” our mission is to provide the highest quality products,. We are committed to on-going research and development of our advanced products and hydroponic growing methods to maintain and enhance the product quality and production efficiency on a continuous basis. “cannaquack” aims to meet the on-going and changing needs of customers or processors and distributors by working closely as demand and needs to change.
“cannaquack” aims to be a profitable enterprise that will provide financing aggressive growth of the company to increase sales each year.Thus reaching out to more people. The company will also maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment that respects diversity, product improvement, and hard work. It is our intention that our quality of service will exceed customer expectations.
OBJECTIVES
•Become the premier vendor in the new and evolving year-round production of products
•Expand target markets with controlled growth
•Create the highest quality, produce at a low cost that is beyond organic
•Capable of producing a consistent volume of product
•Been a fully controlled growth cycle quality is consistent and repeatable
•Establish strong customer brand association with consistent, superior products at a great value
Develop long-term strategic partnerships
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Addressing Current Problems Of Production Of Medical Cannabis
Cross contamination
Inconsistent quality.
Inconsistent production.
Inconsistent production cost.
Inconsistent market pricing.
Unknown chemicals used and quantity used.
Unknown quantities and quality of pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides used.
No control of illicit marijuana from licensed growers to the black market.
OPTIONS
Cannabis Production Unit are ideal for growing auto flowering plants. They can also be used to grow photo period plants as well but a certain technique has to be followed. The system has the capacity to grow 74 plants at a time. These units can be placed in a ware house or in a shipping container any where.A shipping container can house 8 production units along with a cloning and drying system.
Cloning Unit has the capacity to produce 296 plants at a time.Using tradition cloning meathods. We at cannaquack have developed a technique to do our clones in a special way to enable better growth in our grow system.
Capable of supporting up to 8 Container crop systems
Drying Unit Incorporating a rack system for drying and curing trim and buds along with a hanging system for larger buds.
Capable of supporting up to 8 Container crop systems
Cannabis Association Version “cannaquack” is in a position to offer it services and grow units to other Non Profit Cannabis Association who do not want the expense of setting up a grow facility or do not want the trouble of growing cannabis products. Our cost to produce is very low hard to compete against.
Our business model is unique in that the company is focused on wholesale produce production in lieu of selling the grow containers directly to the customers. The company has decided to follow this business model so “cannaquack” may keep the technology in house, ensure a constant revenue stream, protect the quality of the produce, and spend more time producing and selling produce instead of troubleshooting for customers.
“cannaquack” Grow units utilise a 20 foot insulated shipping container providing a very secure unit that can be placed anywhere. They are self contained and can produce up to a maximum of 250 plants in varies stages of growth. The whole process of growing and processing cannabis including packaging in a 5 gram vacuum sealed pouch is done in this single unit. All data and alarms along with video is recorded and available live so members and authorities can monitor the units at any time 24/7 remotely.
It is a unique business model strategy of co-location.
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