What is vertical farming? And what are the benefits? | World Economic …
Sep 4, 2019 · AeroFarms’ vertical farms can grow crops year-round, more efficiently and with a less negative impact on the environment than traditional farming methods.
How supply chain optimization could boost vertical farming
Feb 26, 2025 · Many vertical farming startups have failed to scale, turn a profit, or even survive. New research focuses on how to make this method more economically viable.
Future of farming? Dubai opens world's largest vertical farm | World ...
May 13, 2022 · The 'world's largest vertical farm' has opened in Dubai. It's set to produce more than 900 tonnes of leafy greens annually, using less water than crops grown in fields. Vertical farming involves …
Jamie Burrows - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
Jun 20, 2023 · Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vertical Future, a global vertical farming technology and research company founded in 2016. Vertical Future designs, manufactures and …
To boldly grow: how space agtech shapes farming on Earth
Jan 3, 2023 · Now, vertical farming is one of the fastest-growing sectors within agriculture, with many entrepreneurs inspired by the chance to reduce the water and land needed to support crops.
How vertical farms could boost food production in India
Oct 12, 2022 · With a rapidly growing population, food production is a pressing challenge for India. Vertical farms can be sited in buildings or shipping containers, and offer an alternative to pesticide- …
The GCC is increasing food security through innovation
Feb 14, 2025 · Among other foodtech initiatives in the GCC, Qatar is investing heavily in alternative, sustainable protein technology, from insect farming to cultured meat research and production, and …
YesHealth | World Economic Forum
YesHealth Group vertical farming technology powers some of the world's largest and most efficient vertical farms, including Nordic Harvest in Denmark. It was founded in 2008 and is based in Taiwan.
Why skyscraper farms could be the answer to the world's food problems
Nov 7, 2017 · "Our vertical farming technology is a solution to the food crisis caused by our human population growing so rapidly," the company said in a press release. "We are growing, the earth is …
Should vertical farming reposition to boost production?
Apr 10, 2024 · Vertical farming has struggled to scale up for several reasons, including design, financing and energy costs. Where might the technology take us next?