vertical farming
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a word derived from
vertical farm.
vertical farmnouna multistory structure in which large-scale, intensive agricultural production takes place, using stacked, inclined surfaces to grow food crops, and sometimes to raise livestock and fish.
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Fifteen rows are stacked one above the other, climbing to the roof of the vast building - hence the reason it is called vertical farming.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2024
There are different methods; vertical farming involves stacking produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lights and with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2023
Arugga may eventually delve into vertical farming but only if that market becomes more profitable, says Eytan Heller, the company’s co-founder and vice president of business development.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 17, 2023
With the development of indoor vertical farming, there is huge interest in understanding plant circadian responses to light so that lighting systems can be designed to maximize growth while reducing energy consumption.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2023
The Dutch have pioneered cell-cultured meat, vertical farming, seed technology and robotics in milking and harvesting — spearheading innovations that focus on decreased water usage as well as reduced carbon and methane emissions.
From Washington Post