Vertical Farming: An Innovative Technology
Ravindra Kumar Meena*
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Deepak Kumar Koli
Division of Microbiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi (110 012), India
Ganesh Kumar Koli
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Ram Kishor Meena
Dept. of Entomology, SKN Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan (303 329), India
Annu
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Renewable Resources, Solar Energy, Vertical farming, Windmill
Abstract
Vertical farming is an advanced level of agriculture technology that must be used when land and other requirements for a perfect farming structure are unavailable. This is a new way or approach at the advanced level, and this paper discusses the methodology, harvesting technique, water management, and crop cultivation and yielding process. And other natural renewable resources are used, such as windmills, solar panels, and so on. While these are not typical agricultural techniques, some other practises must be followed for a healthy yielding process.
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