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The importance of agriculture in India can be testified by the fact that 58% of the Indian workforce relies on the agricultural activities to earn the bread and butter for their families. Nevertheless, feeding a population of nearly 1.3 billion is not an easy task, especially when the scientists claim that the earth has lost a third of its arable lands over the last 40 years. In India, 58% percent of the arable land is left with the farmers, and this signifies that the future of Indian agriculture is about to face a threat. Looking at the ever increasing rate of growth in population, we must find the alternative. In the pursuit of finding the solution, concepts such as vertical farming are like boon for the Indian agriculture scenario. Vertical Farming - The Concept... Vertical farming helps fight the issue of decreasing percentage of the arable lands, which is one of the biggest challenges faced by agriculture all around the world. The concept of vertical farming scales up the pre...

By Charlotte Cullen www.euronews.com With the world’s population set to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the World Bank is calling for innovations that will help us feed the planet. One of the options being discussed is vertical, indoor farming. The concept involves growing food indoors in big warehouses, with walls stacked several metres high with lush plants, all grown under LED lighting and completely protected from the outside world. These indoor farms are intended to be located in cities so they are close to customers. Supporters of the concept say it is unique as it can provide totally pesticide-free fruit and vegetables that are tastier than other varieties. The additional taste apparently comes from the ability to deliver specific growing conditions for difficult varieties, which are impossible to guarantee in traditional farms. Another advantage to vertically-grown food is its extended shelf life. Matt Barnard, CEO of Plenty , one of the leading US companies in the in...