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Vertical Farming Revolution: Growing Up Instead of Out

With limited arable land and urban population growth, vertical farming in controlled environments could revolutionize food production. Agricultural engineering must solve challenges of energy efficiency, automation, crop selection, and economic viability. Current systems use 95% less water and 99% less land than traditional farming but consume enormous amounts of energy. Can engineering innovations make vertical farming competitive with field agriculture?

Applied Sciences, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering