This article explores how controlled indoor farming could produce more food with less land and water, while bringing fresh produce closer to where it is consumed.
Key findings:
- Vertically stacked farms can produce up to 350 times more yield per square metre than conventional open fields
- Aeroponic systems use significantly less water while allowing crops to grow consistently throughout the year
- Urban indoor farms shorten food miles and reduce crop losses caused by extreme weather
Read the full article here: https://www.bbcearth.com/news/advancing-agriculture-new-ways-to-farm-plants