Can vertical farming ever become mainstream?

Added on 23 July 2024

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Can vertical farming ever become mainstream?

Amid the growing concerns about climate change and feeding the world's increasing population, especially in urban conurbations in developing countries, Simon Harvey investigates whether vertical farming – growing fresh produce in a controlled environment – can become well-established in the market.

The nascent vertical-farming industry is growing and gaining prominence among investors and governments that recognise the potential in a world where land availability for producing fresh food is fast diminishing, especially in countries with increasing urban populations.