Revolutionizing Irrigation: Full Nature Farms’ Rocket 2.0
Agriculture, consuming about 70% of global freshwater, faces critical challenges with water scarcity and outdated irrigation techniques. These traditional systems not only waste water and nutrients but also jeopardize crop yields and contribute to food insecurity and carbon emissions.
Enter Full Nature Farms, a Hong Kong-based agtech startup with a vision for change. At CES 2025, they unveiled the Rocket 2.0 Smart Irrigation Platform, a game-changer in sustainable farming. This innovative system harnesses data and AI to cut water costs by 30%, reduce energy use, and boost crop yields.
“Our mission is to transform agriculture through technology,” says CEO Ray Lok, founder of Full Nature Farms.
– Ray Lok, CEO of Full Nature Farms
Before founding Full Nature Farms in 2019, Lok established Evergreens Republic, a USDA-certified organic commercial aquaponics farm that drew interest from real estate developers and government offices for its sustainable farming solutions.
- Innovative Features: The Rocket 2.0 is designed for vertical farming operations and offers standalone irrigation with integrated sensors measuring crop yield, soil health, and climate.
- Precision Control: AI-driven automation uses weather forecasts to deliver precise irrigation scheduling.
This platform is poised to revolutionize commercial farming across various settings, including landscaping, parks, community farms, and vineyards.
“Our tech ecosystem sets us apart,” states Full Nature Farms. “From automation controllers to LED grow lights and precision grow pipes, we offer a comprehensive solution.”
– Full Nature Farms
The startup has made significant strides in Hong Kong, cultivating crops like edible flowers and microgreens for over 100 Michelin-starred restaurants and hotel groups. Their products are also gaining traction in Saudi Arabia and the U.K., with ambitions to expand into North America.
The launch of Rocket 2.0 earned Full Nature Farms the CES 2025 Innovation Award in the Sustainability and Energy/Power category, highlighting its impact as funding in the agtech sector rebounds from previous lows.
