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Smart cities, smart farms: The rise of vertical farming in global urban agriculture

Smart cities, smart farms: The rise of vertical farming in global urban agriculture

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Credit: Eden Green Technology
Credit: Eden Green Technology

Climate-smart innovations combined with efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency are fueling the swift expansion of the global vertical farming market. The Vertical Farming Market will generate US$ 6.92 billion in 2023 and will reach US$ 24.95 billion in 2030 thanks to a strong CAGR of 20.1%

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The North American market has taken the lead because of substantial investments and technological supremacy combined with urban agriculture practices and the Asia-Pacific region shows the highest growth rate thanks to urbanisation alongside government programs and food security issues in Japan, Singapore, and India.

Vertical farms utilise sophisticated systems in small spaces to provide sustainable food solutions for urban populations with reduced environmental effects. … Through dedicated investments and technology advancements along with strong policies vertical farming will establish itself as a fundamental element of future sustainable and smart food systems that maintain efficiency and resilience.

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