A semi-automated crop production system, the system comprising a growingmodule which has an opening access for insertion ofa grid with a plurality of ceils, wherein the growing module further has aself-contained lighting system and fan unit, wherein thegrowing module can siidably be inserted into a shell.A semi-automated crop production system, the system comprising a growingmodule which has an opening accessfor insertion of a grid with a plurality of ceils, wherein the growing modulefurther has a self-contained lighting system and fanunit, wherein the growing module can siidably be inserted into a shell.