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Farming techniques for the urban farmer

March 22, 2020
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By Parth Patel
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Overview

Freshly produced, locally grown food is now becoming a mainstream trend, as an increasing number of people are seeking for organically grown, chemical-free options. In the face of rising demands, we require modern farming solutions such as urban farming in protected environments for creating a sustainable agricultural system.

On average, your food travels up to 1500 miles from the farm to your plate. This generated large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. All modes of transport and storage; be it by plane from another country or state or by truck consume fuel which contributes to one-third of global CO2 emissions. The nutrition of food also deteriorates with time which is another factor other than the economic and environmental costs. Eating fresh food within a few days of harvesting is healthier for you.

Vertical farming | Urban farming
Modern urban farming solutions are being adopted across the globe which have the potential to transform food production supply chains to bring healthy fresh food to city dwellers. Locally grown produce has a smaller carbon footprint and is relatively pesticide-free, requires less water and land to produce and offers year-round production.
We will look into a few of the popular techniques people are employing all over.

Vertical farming

Vertical farming | Urban farming

Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants in vertically stacked layers employing soil-less farming techniques. It is usually done in a regulated environment. The main advantages of vertical farming are the increased crop yield due to vertical stacking, less consumption of water, resistance to harsh weather disruptions in the case of indoor farming and the ability to cultivate multiple crops at once.

Hydroponics

Vertical farming | Urban farming
Hydroponics is the method of growing plants without soil using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent. Growing plants hydroponically tremendously reduces water usage since losses to soil and the environment are eliminated. This could make it possible to grow plants in harsh environments that don’t have much accessible water.

Greenhouses

Vertical farming | Urban farming
Growing food in the controlled-environment of a greenhouse can provide a year-round supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. Environmental factors such as humidity, temperature, and water can be artificially controlled to achieve maximum yield. Greenhouses may be used to overcome shortcomings in the growing qualities of a piece of land, such as a short growing season or poor light levels, and they can thereby improve food production in marginal environments.

Development with sustainability

A modern urban farmer will be someone who will grow and supply food from his farm inside the city. The growing popularity of these techniques is a sure indication of changing consumer attitudes and preferences. Growing food in cities is a sustainable and green solution as it can help save water, as well as cut down carbon emissions, and food waste. As cities are running out on their water resources and our planet is being affected by global warming, urban farming will be a highly sustainable solution for the coming time.

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    Modern farming techniques for the urban farmer
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    Modern urban farming solutions are being adopted across the globe which have the potential to transform food production supply chains to bring healthy fresh food to city dwellers
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