‘Vertical’ farming on the way up to counter climate change threat

An urban farm developed on a former landfill site in northern Thailand boosted the food security and livelihoods of poor families during the coronavirus pandemic, and can be a model for unused spaces in other cities, urban experts

An urban farm cultivated on a former landfill site in northern Thailand increased food security and provided livelihoods for poor families during the coronavirus pandemic and can be a model for unused spaces in other cities, urban experts

Chennai-based biotechnology graduate Rahul Dhoka’s rooftop looks like a maze. Only, it’s a maze of over 6,000 organically grown leafy vegetables and herbs such as carrom, kale, lettuce, and spinach. These vegetables, grown in planters made of PVC

A recent report on controlled-environment agriculture shows that greenhouse and vertical and indoor farm growers are overwhelmingly optimistic about 2021. The second annual CEA Census Report from Autogrow and Agritecture Consulting collected information from 371 respondents across the globe, 20% of which

Australia is looking to become more engaged with the global swing to high-technology horticulture in urban areas. High-tech urban hort is being implemented across the world using vertical farm systems, hydroponics and aquaponic systems and nearly fully automated

Residents in the United Arab Emirates are scaling up their balconies with innovative recycling methods, as the country moves towards encouraging a more modern farming system. The UAE has recently set out its national agenda and vision for

Inside the sprawling warehouses where some indoor farming startups grow food under artificial light, custom “light recipes” adjust the color of LEDs to help plants grow faster. Even with efficient LED bulbs, the systems still use a huge amount of