We bring the farm. You bring the market.
What CAN‑Agri does
CAN‑Agri combines vertical growing with natural sunlight to deliver pesticide-free produce closer to the people who buy it, consistently throughout the year. Built for the buyers who need it, and the investors backing a world first.
Commercially proven vertical farming, protected by patents
Commercial‑scale operation with contracted supply to leading South African off‑takers
Continents granted patents
Days a year of consistent quality and volume
Water than conventional farming, on the same volume of produce
A film from inside the CAN‑Agri farm
Why CAN‑Agri
Vertical farming without the trade‑off
Indoor vertical farms achieve density, but depend on artificial light. Fields, tunnels and conventional greenhouses use free sunlight, but sacrifice density and control. CAN‑Agri's patented vertical architecture captures both advantages in one commercial system.
| Measure | Open field | Greenhouse | Indoor vertical | CAN‑Agri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary light | Natural sunlight | Natural sunlight | Artificial light only | Natural sunlight, with light support |
| Relative energy demand | Low | Low to moderate | Very high | Lower than fully indoor |
| Yield per square metre | Low | Low to moderate | High | High |
| Year-round consistency | Seasonal | Partly controlled | Highly controlled | Highly controlled, 365 days |
| Water usage | High | Moderate | Low | Up to 90 percent lower |
| Suitability for extreme climates | Not viable | Limited | Uneconomic | Designed for commercial viability |
| Commercial track record | Established | Established | No sustained commercial scale | Since 2019 |
Who it's for
One system.
Different commercial possibilities.
Secure consistent, premium supply at source
Wherever you sit in the chain, retailer, wholesaler, distributor, importer or farmer, bring production closer to your market and lock in produce your customers can trust all year round.
- Reliable quality and volume throughout the year
- Grown in a controlled environment, free from pesticides, herbicides and insecticides
- Reduced carbon footprint and longer shelf life
- A farm designed and operated around your market
- Greater resilience where climate, land or imports constrain supply
Invest in proven technology built to scale
A commercially operating company with patent-protected technology and an international growth pipeline.
- Technology patented across five continents
- Recurring revenue from owned and operated farms
- A verified expansion pipeline of farms to be rolled out internationally
- Opportunity for strategic investors to invest alongside Fedgroup, a specialist financial services provider
Build greater resilience into local food systems
Reliable local production where climate, land constraints or dependence on imports make fresh produce harder to secure.
- Production suited to arid and extreme climates
- Substantially lower water use, which matters most where it is scarce
- Local employment, training and knowledge transfer
- Less reliance on imported fresh produce
Commercial partners
The businesses backing CAN‑Agri
CAN‑Agri built the system and owns the IP behind it. Dürr Systems AG supports engineering and climate control. Fedgroup is the commercial and finance partner.
Start a conversation
Let's talk about what your market needs
Whether you are looking to secure supply, explore an investment or strengthen local food production, tell us what you have in mind and we will take it from there.
Or reach us on +27 12 534 3429 or info@can-agri.com.