Writer: Bivek Chaube ( Sambed Kumar Chaube)
Study place; Institute of Agriculture science, BHU
Level of study; B.Sc(hons) Ag - ll ( completed)
My Aim is to relate people with various innovation which is going to be beneficial in near future .
Science and technology, in various form have always played a significant role in solving human problem and have exclusively been utilized for the development of novel strategies,method,tool, and products. Advancement in science and technology have shown promise to revolutionized food production system and agriculture and this view can be justified by the constant advancement of the engineered device to address major farm problems.
HYDROPHONICS is also a form of Vertical Farming which is practiced in certain part of Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵
Source; Google image
Vertical Farming is the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers, such as in a skyscraper, used warehouse, or shipping container. The modern ideas of vertical farming use indoor farming techniques and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) technology, where all environmental factors can be controlled. These facilities utilize artificial control of light, environmental control (humidity, temperature, gases...) and fertigation(fertilizer and irrigation). Some vertical farms use techniques similar to greenhouses, where natural sunlight can be augmented with artificial lighting and metal reflectors.
Vertical farming systems allow growers to produce in a fully controllable climate, safe from the natural elements such as wind rain and frost, meaning the variety of crops now able to be grown in the world is increased significantly. Additionally, the secure environment results in zero pests and invasive bacteria, which allows the grower to provide organic pesticide free produce, which paired with an automated growth and harvesting system will allow for minimal human contact, something heading the agenda in the current crisis ( Covid-19)
Vertical farming systems can be implemented into disused buildings or on barren land such as barns, car parks and warehouses, provided there is a steady power and water supply. Although it may look smaller than your average outdoor farm, a vertical system can equate to 4-6 X more growth surface than your standard glasshouse or polyhouse area. 1 acre of vertical farm on average produces 4-6 acres depending on the crop density and cycle duration.Research has found that vertical farms lower overall CO2 emissions by 67-92% when compared with greenhouses.
Vertical Farming systems allow produce to grow with 70-95% less water required for normal plant cultivation. Taking lettuce as an example: open-field production requires 250L/kg of lettuce and greenhouse systems consume 20L/kg. However, vertical systems come in at a minimal 1L/kg of lettuce, with the only water extracted during the growth cycle being that of the plants consumption. Any leftover water is recycled back through the filtering system and re-introduced to the irrigation.
We are stepping towards the major challenge that is going to be faced by us i.e the rapid population growth
and degradation of cultivable land due to urbanization and many other human action.There will be no chance for horizontal expansion for cultivation and in this case we have to follow the vertical farming technique which will be boon for the then populations. The world will be in the state of crisis and in this time such wonderful Innovation will play significant role in fulfilling the the food demand of the population.
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