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| Water treatment system | Nutrient control and recycle system | Temperature and humidity control system | Lighting system | Carbon dioxide control system | ||||
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 Wear work clothes |
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Equipment Cost
| Items | Details | Qty | Total (HK$) |
| Cultivating tools | 7 layers Aluminum rack with planter tray | 12 sets |
2,650,000 |
| Planting Light | 5000K T8 e-Hf 32W, with reflector and fixture | 1,356 sets | |
| Cultivation circulation system | 24-hour timer control | 24 sets | |
| Water circulation pump, 240L/min, head: 10m | 4 sets | ||
| Water treatment system | Fertilizer pump 15W/set | 8 sets | |
| Fertilizer control machine, 25W/set | 4 sets | ||
| 10L Fertilizer tank; 20L Mixing tank | 8 sets | ||
| 200L Circulation tank | 4 sets | ||
| UV sterilizing and active carbon treatment | 1 set | ||
| CO2 generating system | CO2 infra-red sensor, analog output 2 channels, 3W | 1 set | |
| Packaging machine | 1 set | ||
| Air conditioner | 7 set |
Remarks﹕
1. Set up of the above equipment was based on area of CEH R&D Centre; and for reference only.
2. Price was based on the purchase price in 2011.
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Daily Operational Cost
| Items | Details | Daily Expenditure (HK$) |
| Sponge | 120 pcs/day | 1,850 |
| Fertilizer | Import from Japan | 300 |
| Seed | Import from Japan | 100 |
| CO2 gas | Provided by local gas company | 160 |
| Packaging cup | Made of 100% biodegradable material (1300 cups/day) | 1,700 |
| Water fee | Approx. 4 m3 | 30 |
| Electrical consumption | 600kWh/day | 700 |
| Maintenance | Monthly inspection and report, 24 h emergency repair is guaranteed | 530 |
| Employee’s salary | Six workers (Work Shift; 5 persons, 8 working hours) | 1,900 |
| Quality Check | Testing on microorganisms in food | 900 |
| Property expense | Rental fee, management fee and government rates | 1,200 |
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Total (HK$) |
9,370 | |
Remarks﹕
1. The above operational cost was based on area of CEH R&D Centre; and for reference only.
2. Property expense was based on the rental rate in 2015.
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Supplier information
The suppliers of facilities of plant factory are shown below for reference. For details, please contact them directly.| Supplier | Website | Contact | Service to be provided |
| Full Nature Farms | www.fullnature.com | 852-98512822 (Mr. Liu) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
We specialize in affordable automation solutions, equipment, and sensors for outdoor and indoor farming. |
| Hydrogro Company Limited | www.hydrogro.farm | 852-63596193 Derek Lin This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Greenhouse Tomato and Vegetable production. Indoor Edible Flower, Microgreens and herbs production. In school Agricultural Education Program Modern Agriculture Experience Centre. Hydroponic Nutrient and Consumables |
| Lok's Farm Ltd | www.loksfarm.com | 852-91012721 Lok Leung This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Hydroponics vegetables Retail & Wholesale : Lettuces, Cherry Tomatoes, Strawberries, Edible Flowers and Herbs Hydroponics Systems Design and Build: Hydroponics production Consulting services Plant factory design, set up and equipment. GreenWall, landscape, Home Grown Box, nutrient solutions retail or wholesale |
| KANAYA AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED | 852-60530449 Edwin Ho This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Operating an indoor factory. Provide system design and build, operation and consultant service | |
| SHIBAKAWA (HONG KONG) LIMITED | www.shibakawa.co.jp | 852-24937593 852-60619053 Tommy Tsui This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
R&D and manufacturing LED lights for plant factory and advice of their suitable layout |
| Mitsubishi Chemical Hong Kong Limited | www.plantplant.jp/en/index.html | 852-2522-7031 | Plant factory design, set up and equipment. |
| Science Create Co. Ltd. | www.tsc.co.jp | 81-532-44-111 | Plant factory design, set up and equipment. |
| Asia Health Vegetable Club Ltd. | www.f-ri.com www.agri-21.com |
852-6900 6313 | Plant factory design, set up and equipment. |
| QEE Technology Group | www.qee.asia | 852-3185 1500 | Horticulture lighting. |
| Farm66 Investment Ltd | www.farm66.com | 852-2668 1068 852-3905 2266 |
Aquaponics plant factory design, set up farming system and equipment for Leafy vegetables, tomatoes and mushrooms. |
| amazing-greens | www.amazing-greens.hk | 852-2499 4115 | Plant factory design, set up and equipment. |
| Ryosho Hong Kong Co. Ltd | 852-2861 0111 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ms. Sherin |
Consultant services on agricultural and environmental areas. Provision of high-tech equipment and systems mainly from Japan | |
| SHUN HING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | https://channel.panasonic.com | 852-2313 0666 | Plant factory design, set up and equipment. |
| Tai Lam Tunnel Bus Interchange Farm | www.HQproduct.org |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Aaron Hung |
Organic Veggies, organic Fertilizer, Aquaponics |
| Delta Pyramax Co., Ltd. | www.instagram.com/saizehn_delta/ | 852-2511-2118 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
High nutritional leafy greens/herbs cultivating horticulture light from Japan. Restaurant orientated cultivation shelf. Plant factory and energy conservation design, set up and equipment. Automatic Hand Washing Station for plant and food factory (HACCP). |
| Veggie Coming Home Company Limited | www.veggiecominghome.com | 852-64234243 | Consulting services on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) for year-round crops production: - Indoor grow-room planning, design and setup - lighting, climate control for open or sealed environments - Vertical farming hydro-systems design and equipment |
| Ingenious System Limited | http://www.ingeniousystem.com | 852-3461 0533 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Controlled Environment Vertical Farming Automatic System & Design, Vertical Farming Technical Devices, LED Lighting System for Planting, IoT Water Quality Sensor System |
| Osram (China) Lighting Ltd | https://www.osram.com/pia/horticulture.jsp | +86 13925088317 | Lighting fixtures & solutions |
| Mother | https://www.mother.life/ | Tel: +32497713556 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Manufacturer of growlight and indoor gardening products. |
| Farmacy HK Limited | Fresh edible flowers and rare herbs; customize modular hydroponic farming unit, and hydroponic farm tour. | ||
| Hyponica (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. | http://www.kyowajpn.co.jp/hyponica/ | +852 2475 0392 +852 9493 0912 |
Design and construction services in Hydroponic System, Technical support on greenhouse management Manufacturing and selling Hydroponic Device and Nutrient |
| CleanPRO Limited | www.CleanPRO.hk | 852-3950-1640 | High Technology Agriculture/Plant factory design, set up . Nano Water Treatment System . Plant Factory Automation Robotics |
| Nano Bubble Limited | www.nanobb.com | 852-3529 1206 852-9203 8651 Eric Tam This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
R&D and manufacture of nano bubble generator and ozone generator for hydroponic farms, educational organizations, restaurants and bars, … etc. Provide installation and consultation services. Provide rental and maintenance services. |
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