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Vertical Farming,
Edition 1 The Future of AgricultureEditors: By Latief Ahmad, Asim Biswas and Iyla Mehraj
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01 Feb 2027
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Vertical Farming: The Future of Agriculture covers innovative techniques like hydroponics and automation to lay out the fundamentals of vertical farming, marking a shift away from traditional farming methods. The book instructs on how vertical farming practices can meet the demands of an ever-growing urban population while mitigating climate change on agriculture. Sections provide actionable, real-world strategies and insights to highlight the advantages of this innovative form of farming within populated urban areas experiencing food insecurity. Essential topics such as space optimization, reduced resource usage, consistent crop yield, and energy efficiency are covered in-depth.
The first few chapters introduce the foundational concepts and historical context of vertical farming. Following this, the book describes the technical equipment used in vertical farming systems and various hydroponic methods. Lastly, it covers practical applications, including crop selection, nursery raising, planting, care, management, and marketing. This book is an essential resource for upper-level undergraduate students in agriculture, environmental science, urban planning, and related disciplines.
Key Features
- Provides an overview of vertical farming, including its definition, history, and current global scenarios
- Offers valuable information on innovative farming techniques, including various hydroponic systems
- Fills a gap with actionable strategies for sustainable agricultural practices and food security in urban environments
- Features high-quality images, case studies, and datasets to enhance understanding and practical applications
About the author
By Latief Ahmad, Scientist (Sr.Grade), Dryland Agricultural Research Station, Rangreth- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Shalimar Kashmir J&K India; Asim Biswas, Professor, School of Environmental Science, University of Guelph, Canada. and Iyla Mehraj, Graduate Student, Faculty of Horticulture at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, India
1. Concept of Vertical Farming
2. Technical Equipment in Vertical Farming Systems
3. Condition for Hydroponic Farm
4. Selection of Hydroponic Crop/Varieties
5. Nursery Raising and Planting
6. Care and Management
7. Harvest and Marketing
8. Aeroponics: Subset of Hydroponics
9. Current and Future Analysis
10. Vertical Farming and Environmental Quality
11. Economics of Vertical Farming
12. Crop Growth Status Monitoring
13. Sky Field: Vertical Farming Solutions
2. Technical Equipment in Vertical Farming Systems
3. Condition for Hydroponic Farm
4. Selection of Hydroponic Crop/Varieties
5. Nursery Raising and Planting
6. Care and Management
7. Harvest and Marketing
8. Aeroponics: Subset of Hydroponics
9. Current and Future Analysis
10. Vertical Farming and Environmental Quality
11. Economics of Vertical Farming
12. Crop Growth Status Monitoring
13. Sky Field: Vertical Farming Solutions
ISBN:
9780443366031
Page Count:
300
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