Vertical Farming: An Option in Modern Food Production: A Review
Poonam Maurya, Shikha Jain, Vinay Kumar, S. Amulya, Bhargav Kiran, Prateek Singh, Udayabhan Nishad, P. Laya, Kiran Kothiyal
Abstract
Meeting the food needs will be one of the major problems, as farmland is being lost due to causes including soil contamination, water scarcity, and climate change, among others. In this situation, a workable alternative to manage this perennial problem is provided by vertical farming, an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly agricultural technology that does not use soil. Vertical farming could indeed be an important factor in the production of crops and vegetables in regions with scarce soil and water resources. With modern technology such as hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics, the idea of a vertical farm appears to have a promising future. In times of pandemics like COVID-19, it has emerged as a viable option for growing a wide range of food crops to suit the dietary needs of the growing world population.