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| Closed ecological systems (2) | |
| Genetically modified plant (2) | |
| Precision agriculture (9) | |
| Vertical farming (9) | |
This includes a greater emphasis on urban agriculture such as vertical farming which, properly designed and planned, could provide the sustainable means to improve food supply we need.
Vertical farming is promising because it requires no soil, and can save space and energy and improve crop yield.
Singapore has taken local urban farming to a high level Skygreens has built the world s first commercial vertical farm in large three-story greenhouses, providing a sustainable source of fresh vegetables.
The cost of growing Vertical farming s biggest limitation is energy consumption. Considerable energy is required to power a closed, indoor greenhouse facility s artificial lighting, heating and cooling
But the single technology that will be key to making vertical farms possible is lighting. New LED light technology is the key that makes it possible to build vertically integrated farms.
Vertical farming: A natural extension of urban agriculture, vertical farms would cultivate plant or animal life within dedicated
or mixed-use skyscrapers in urban settings. Using techniques similar to glass houses, vertical farms could augment natural light using energy-efficient lighting.
The advantages are numerous, including year-round crop production, protection from weather, support urban food autonomy and reduced transport costs.
And a new development set to open in New jersey later this year is transforming an old steel factory into the world largest vertical farm.
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