Baaz Global redefines modern agriculture through large-scale, climate-controlled vertical farming — making profit the first sustainability checkbox.
Baaz Global seeks to redefine the boundaries of modern agriculture through large-scale, climate-controlled vertical farming — making 'Profit' the first sustainability checkbox. Everything a vertical farm does should be aimed at maximising yield and resource efficiency.
Vertical farming decouples food production from traditional horizontal land constraints. Run correctly, it can provide a consistent, year-round supply of premium produce regardless of external environmental conditions.
"If it is to be successful, it must grow more marketable produce per square metre than an advanced greenhouse — not less."
Baaz Global helps potential investors evaluate an investment in vertical farming, just as it currently helps vertical farmers design systems that can get the best for their plants and their shareholders.
Explore Our ServicesSpecialist consultancy at the intersection of plant science, industrial automation, and investment strategy.
Rigorous, independent evaluation of vertical farming technologies. We cut through the hype to assess what actually delivers benchmark yields required for true commercial viability — protecting your capital from costly mistakes.
Comprehensive assessment of vertical farming investment opportunities. We help investors move beyond the hype to identify projects with genuine commercial potential, evaluating everything from crop science to operational economics.
Working alongside some of the world's leading horticultural specialty vendors, we collaboratively design vertical farms that optimise for yield, energy efficiency, and automation — delivering facilities built for genuine commercial success.
A disciplined, science-led framework that separates viable projects from expensive experiments.
Thomas Williams has intensively reviewed every aspect of vertical farming and uncovered energy-saving solutions across every dimension of operations. His approach to automation begins with plant science and the biology of the crop one wishes to grow.
Without sufficient expertise in achieving the minimum threshold for indoor farming, one should not waste time seeking automation solutions. Once that threshold has been attained, however, automation must be pursued with vigour.
Thomas Williams is a seasoned CEA innovator and strategist specialising in the intersection of plant physiology and industrial automation. By championing a 'yield-first' economic model, he helps investors and operators move beyond the hype to achieve the benchmark yields required for true commercial viability in vertical farming.
A diligent researcher, Williams has intensively reviewed every aspect of vertical farming and uncovered energy-saving solutions across every aspect of operations. His view on automation begins with plant science and the biology of the crop one wishes to grow.
My value to a project is not so much what I can bring to the party, but what I can avoid you wasting money on. What my colleagues and associates can deliver, however, is priceless.
Operating globally, Thomas is typically in a different country every month and a different city every few days. This international perspective, combined with deep technical expertise, gives Baaz Global a uniquely broad view of the global vertical farming landscape.
Work With ThomasHonest, data-driven insights from the front lines of the global vertical farming industry.
A thought-provoking summary of Thomas Williams' landmark presentation, published by HortiBiz — one of the horticultural industry's leading international news platforms. The article distils the key findings: the profitability challenge facing vertical farming, the competitive realities of operating in the real world, and the blend of plant science, automation, and supply chain knowledge required to succeed.
Originally published by the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) and subsequently withdrawn from their platform. The full article, including survey data and yield benchmarks, is reproduced here with the author's permission.
Read ArticleA frank, data-driven examination of why so many vertical farming operations fail to achieve profitability — and what separates the handful that do. Drawing on anonymous yield and cost-of-goods data from 25 facilities worldwide, this presentation benchmarks real-world performance against wholesale commodity pricing, exposes the "grass ceiling" limiting most operators, and outlines what it genuinely takes to build a sustainable vertical farming business.
This presentation was withdrawn from the AVF platform following concerns that its findings would discourage investment in the sector — which, in itself, speaks to the importance of the message.
Watch PresentationWhether you're evaluating an investment, designing a facility, or simply need an expert second opinion — Baaz Global is ready to help.
Thomas operates globally — typically in a different country every month and a different city every few days. The best way to reach him internationally is via WhatsApp.