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Vertical Farming
VER-tih-kul FAR-ming
/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/Listen
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verticalfarming
Dictionary meaning
Growing crops in stacked layers in controlled indoor environments — uses LED lighting, hydroponics, and precise climate control; 95% less water than field agriculture; no pesticides; year-round production regardless of weather; currently expensive and energy-intensive; economically viable for leafy greens and herbs; could transform urban food production
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