Published Sep 09, 2023
It maximises space and resource efficiency, reducing land use and water consumption, making it crucial in ensuring sustainable and high-yield food production for the global population.
Vertical farming enables reliable, year-round crop production unaffected by seasonal limitations or adverse weather conditions, ensuring a consistent and stable food supply.
Vertical farming's climate control eliminates weather dependence, guaranteeing a 100% harvest certainty, contrasting with outdoor crops vulnerable to weather-related risks and pests.
Vertical farming is climate-independent and space-efficient. Depending on the crop, one vertical farm could consistently grow between 10 and 20 soil-based acres.
Vertical farming's hydroponic process uses only 10% of the water and nutrients compared to traditional agriculture. Clean water after use enables cost-effective recycling and waste reduction.
Indoor farming reduces fossil fuel use for equipment. Vertical farming promotes biodiversity by avoiding land disturbance, benefiting local wildlife.