The merits and necessity of vertical farming in urban
agriculture
The world's balance between demand and supply of food
which is sensitive:
Mr. Kennedy's presentation highlighted the merits and necessity of vertical
farming in urban agriculture and the world's balance between demand and supply of food which is sensitive to climate change, fuel demands, access to water, and investments in research and infrastructure.
The system is designed to provide maximum sunlight
and precisely correct nutrients to each plant. Ultraviolet light and filter systems exclude the need for herbicides and pesticides. Sophisticated control systems gain optimum growth performance through the correct misting of nutrients, the accurate balancing of PH and the delivery of the correct amount of heat, light and water.