BoomGrow, a Malaysian agritech startup, has expanded its modular vertical farming technology to Kazakhstan, its first location in Central Asia. The farm was designed and assembled in Malaysia and shipped to Almaty, where it is now operating on the campus of Satbayev University.
BoomGrow uses precision agriculture systems to control temperature, lighting, and nutrient supply, enabling high-quality crop production regardless of climate conditions. The farm supports the cultivation of leafy greens, microgreens, edible flowers, herbs, and mushrooms. The full growing cycle takes just 35–38 days, faster than in open fields or greenhouses, while consuming 95% less water, land, and fuel compared to conventional methods.
"Our mission from day one has been to deploy local farming systems in regions where traditional agriculture is challenging, and food supply depends heavily on imports, said BoomGrow co-founder and CEO Murali Dasan. Launching our first machine farm in Almaty is a significant step toward that goal. We're excited to collaborate with the university and help drive innovation for the future of sustainable agriculture in the region."
The farm also functions as a research and education platform for students. Produce harvested on-site will be supplied to nearby businesses.
Source: digitalbusiness.kz