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13 Benefits of Vertical Farming or Agriculture in India

The advantages of having a vertical garden are countless, discover what more benefits they can offer. The population of the Earth is growing and food is becoming not only a commodity but a luxury for some regions where the weather is not very forgiving. It is natural that scientists have begun to investigate alternatives to conventional agriculture. One of the best examples is vertical farming, a practice that has already been tested with surprising results! What is Vertical Farming? According to Wikipedia, vertical agriculture is "the practice of producing food and medicines in vertically stacked layers, vertically inclined surfaces and/or integrated into other structures (such as in a skyscraper, in a warehouse in use or in a shipping container)". There are already numerous startups and companies that challenge the traditional "horizontal" approach, by incorporating indoor farming and controlled environment farming techniques. Why go Vertical? Imag