Vertical Farming
source: http://www.greendiary.com/entry/vertical-farming-a-key-to-sustainable-urban-future/
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Vertical farming looks like a viable way to combat food shortages. Here are just some of the advantages that the article points out:
1. Year-round crop production
2. Increased productivity of the farmed surface
3. No weather or pest-related crop failures
4. Virtually eliminates agricultural runoff
5. Eliminates the use of herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers
6. Recycles water
7. Reduces the occurrence of many infectious diseases
8. Reduces the need for new farmland
9. Generates energy via methane from composting parts of plants
10. Dramatically reduces fossil fuel use
11. Renews urban properties/environments
12. Creates jobs
1. Year-round crop production
2. Increased productivity of the farmed surface
3. No weather or pest-related crop failures
4. Virtually eliminates agricultural runoff
5. Eliminates the use of herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers
6. Recycles water
7. Reduces the occurrence of many infectious diseases
8. Reduces the need for new farmland
9. Generates energy via methane from composting parts of plants
10. Dramatically reduces fossil fuel use
11. Renews urban properties/environments
12. Creates jobs
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SparkShark16
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looks like a really cool idea! but im sure the only concern here is the cost, hopefully its not too expensive.
- 1 year ago
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SparkShark16
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SalvadoreSouza
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SparkShark16:
i think the benefits will out-weigh the cost.
takes money to make money, - 1 year ago
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WrittenWithWit
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According to the picture, these towers will be three times bigger than a skyscraper. Makes sense to me.
- 1 year ago
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WrittenWithWit
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dreamsenvoy
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approved
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