Gareth Davies, the founder of Dark Farm, has repurposed an unused warehouse near Lampeter, UK, into the first hydroponic hop-growing plant. This innovation aimss to meet the increasing demand for high-quality hops from artisanal breweries, which are often short in supply due to traditional hop farming's land requirements. By growing 12 different hop varieties using a hydroponic system that optimizes water usage under controlled conditions, Davies is revolutionizing hop production. The plant currently houses 400 plants and supplies hops to local breweries through a subscription system.