Best African Countries for Indoor Vertical Farming
Indoor farm in Japan. Photo © Satoshi KINOKUNI/ Wikimedia Commons
A new paper has identified nine African countries most suitable for indoor vertical farming, a climate-resilient and resource-efficient method of boosting food production.
The study published in the journal 'Nature' found South Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Nigeria to be “very favorable” for vertical farms.
These farms use stacked shelves, artificial lighting and soilless cultivation to deliver food all year round. They can consume up to 95% less water, and produce 100 times more per square foot of land than traditional farms. They employ no or reduced pesticides and chemicals. They can be built within or next to cities, delivering fresh and local food with less ...