The future of Farming.

[Lucius]

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i would be interested to have my own garden of cabbage or potatoes so i can survive even when the world inflation skyrockets.

It's not bad and it's actually desirable to grow your own fruits and vegetables, but unless you have a very large garden you will still depend at least partially on others. Also growing something of your own is not as easy as some think, because it takes a lot of time, knowledge, patience and luck.

In addition, if you want to grow in a natural way without all the poisons they use, it will be even more difficult for you considering all the diseases and pests that exist in addition to the fact that the climate has changed significantly and you have to count that at any moment you can lose everything if there is a storm with the addition of hail, or maybe a flash flood.

Of course, this does not mean that you should not try, because tomatoes grown without any chemicals will taste much better than any produced in an industrial way - noting that you also need quality seeds of old varieties that have not been modified in any way.

[crwth]

I have dwelled with this in someway but not through vertical farming but with the use of Hydroponics and there's an actual application of Hydroponics in vertical farming. It's like a tube that is vertical with holes and you could space with that.

I'm not sure why it's something with the future because I think it's not with the lack of land because of course, those who are already in the farming and agricultural business have already their space and could provide already. The problem is definitely the increase in population and some environmental problems that we can probably encounter. That's the issue and one thing to do is have more production of food, then the problem shows up.

Vertical farming is definitely one of the solutions for the increasing population.

[AicecreaME]

The only future of farming is the Government, because no matter what method farmers are gonna use, if they lack the support from the government, farming would die eventually. Urbanization is the biggest problem that could eliminate the farming world, and most of all, our mother earth. Global warming and climate change could destroy us all if we're gonna plant buildings instead of trees.

Vertical farming though could only be use to vegetables, and other small fruits. I can't imagine vertical farming with rice and other fruit trees that grows a lot.

[Wildwest]

For developed countries, of course, agriculture is increasingly sophisticated and they have used vertical methods on organic crops because the results are more optimal and the way of working is increasingly varied, if agriculture cannot increase crop yields, of course this will be a problem every year for farmers, especially some who fail to harvest so they experience losses, so by using the vertical method we can be more consistent and the results will be more for us to get, So now all farmers must be able to find ways so that their crops will be better in the future.

[Jet Cash]

Vertical housing foir the sheeple, and a return to  efficient natural farming methods would be better. Getting rid of inefficient wind and solar farms, and replacing them with farmland would be another healthy option. Oil and coal increased the greening of the world. So called green policies are turning the world grey.

[icalical]

Maybe, but also maybe people will realize that farming is vital for human existence. Tho vertical farming need less land, it's significantly more resource demanding. It requires more tools and equipment, and it also requires much more energy to keep the adjustment of the weather. And we as far as I know we are currently in a stage of saving so many energy as we could, meaning vertical farming is not sustainable, at least for now.

[alastantiger]

What do you think about Vertical Farming, do you agree that it is the future of farming really?

The authors of this article are people who have not traveled the world. Did you wrote this article sitting at their desks with a coffee on their table while searching for materials on the internet relating to vertical farming. I will state categorically that there are more unused or vacant land for farming there are for those that have been occupied by humans.

There is no need to fear as we are not running out of land for farming. The only fear that one should have arr the modified seedlings for growing crops which in some countries the government doesn't see it as a big issue and they allow farmers to use it causing a lot of health challenges. This is what we should be concerned about.

[justdimin]

Obviously this is the future, eventually with productivity in land reducing and humans finding more and more spots to settle themselves, vertical farming is the only solution and infact it's more profitable too considering rising land prices in few developing and developed nations. But yes we would need very high tech technology to actually make this a reality because most of the farmers are coming from a uneducated background so for them such a thing is actually difficult.

With artificial food or grasshopper crackers becoming more common, the number of farms may be limited in the future.  Not everyone will be able to establish a farm, and it is likely that the farmer will be allowed to grow or breed whatever is listed on the permit.

Artificial foods are full of preservatives which are not healthy when consumed by the human body so I don't see a reason why farming will stop because there are still lots of demand for fresh foods. As for the grasshoppers that can infest a farm, I think there is already a solution for it. There must be a season where they can attack the most.

The farmers will only avoid to plant during it and maybe they will burn those grasshoppers and their nests to be able to prevent them next time. Farming isn't easy so yeah not all can do it but it's not a big deal. Not all can be grown on one farm but it can still be grown on the other so again, I see no problem with it.

[kaseygriffin]

I have heard about a lot of scientific advances in agricultural development, and as far as I know, every day every country they have research institutions in this field such as the production of high yielding crops, or adapting to difficult environments, although it is understandable that sustainable and organic agriculture could become an important development trend. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture causes many problems for the environment and human health. The development of organic agriculture and different growing methods such as vertical farming, hydroponic farming will gradually become popular to minimize the negative impact on the environment and promote the health of crops. And as it is, the development of urban agriculture and technology in food production may also become an important trend in the future. With urban population growth and growing demand for fresh food, food production in cities can help reduce transportation and storage costs and promote the use of innovative technologies like growing plants in buildings and greenhouses.

[irhact]

Land is becoming lesser and not very available for agriculture as before, There is a lot of Urbanization going on and many land space are being built on to carter for the increasing number of persons. There will be lesser organic foods available for consumption as the worlds population increase and farming space reduces. Because of this, there now has to be an improvement in farming methods and I personally consider vertical Farming to be the future of organic food farming.

Land isn't becoming any lesser, if you travel you'll see lots of land just wasting without any civilization using it for farming. It's only the land developers that are making it look like land is becoming lesser because they want to sell you idea to buy lands before there's non to buy again but I don't think that'll even be possible. We have lands and if they finish we can get some more land by creating artificial land from the sea like island and continue farming.

I have heard of vertical farming and I know it doesn't involved soil, it looks artificial to me and I would not eat food gotten through that form of farming. It mightn't have any disadvantages at the moment but scientist will find something later because vertical farming don't use soil.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

OP, I feel you are only speaking of your country or some of the country you know, but in most countries, and partially in the country, there are a lot of lands on which the government is even looking for serious individuals to start a commercial farming system so they could receive some financial grants to help them get some farming tools and machines and fertilizers. In the most rural part of my country, even in my village, some households are still doing local farming, fishing, and hunting, so it's not in every country that land for cultivation is becoming an issue.


And for the fact that there is an alternative to farming, which is the vertical farming system, like you stated, I think it is very good for those countries that lack enough land to cultivate their crops. Another thing to consider is whether farm products that are grown in such a system are 99.9% safe for consumption. I think an aeroponic farming system is similar to the vertical farming system you talked about. I have studied some stuff about Aeroponic farming system, and the rate of food production with that farming system is very fast when compared to land cultivation.

I got a videos below to show what Aeroponic farm looks like.

https://youtu.be/9ck5iEP03g4


Cheers 🥂, Dr.Bitcoin_Strange 👺👺

[Hypnosis00]

Usually, the government supports farming because it was a helping tool to improve our economic system. There are many programs that support farmers in order to survive from the increasing materials needed and to keep farming. That is why I'd still see Farming will continue and be improved. In fact, in some countries, the government is very focused on this as it was considered a big asset knowing that people need supplies to live. Perhaps, we can't do magic in doing foods and so farming is necessary. In fact, we are all encouraged to do backyard farming and many individuals do and even make it a source of income. 

[decodx]

~snip~
i would be interested to have my own garden of cabbage or potatoes so i can survive even when the world inflation skyrockets.

It's not bad and it's actually desirable to grow your own fruits and vegetables, but unless you have a very large garden you will still depend at least partially on others. Also growing something of your own is not as easy as some think, because it takes a lot of time, knowledge, patience and luck.

In addition, if you want to grow in a natural way without all the poisons they use, it will be even more difficult for you considering all the diseases and pests that exist in addition to the fact that the climate has changed significantly and you have to count that at any moment you can lose everything if there is a storm with the addition of hail, or maybe a flash flood.

Of course, this does not mean that you should not try, because tomatoes grown without any chemicals will taste much better than any produced in an industrial way - noting that you also need quality seeds of old varieties that have not been modified in any way.

I agree with you. Many people today have lost touch with nature and are not even aware of how good it feels to grow something with your own hands. It can be such a powerful and rewarding experience. Also, growing your own food can create a greater sense of self-sufficiency and promote sustainable living. All I will say is that anyone who has an opportunity to grow something on their own should definitely try. It's not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. After all, people have been doing it for thousands of years.  

[panganib999]

Land is becoming lesser and not very available for agriculture as before, There is a lot of Urbanization going on and many land space are being built on to carter for the increasing number of persons. There will be lesser organic foods available for consumption as the worlds population increase and farming space reduces. Because of this, there now has to be an improvement in farming methods and I personally consider vertical Farming to be the future of organic food farming.

In vertical farming, Plants are grown in stacked layers under controlled conditions like green house farming.
In vertical farming,

Ensures Consistent Crop Production
One of the biggest benefits of vertical arming lies in the fact that it is extremely reliable. That means, when you opt for vertical farming, you can be assured of getting consistent crop production throughout the year. This is further made possible because vertical farming doesn’t usually rely on the weather, allowing you to cultivate crops without having to get worked up about adverse weather conditions.
Uses Space Optimally
Reduces Usage of Water
One of the biggest perks of vertical farming lies in the fact that it follows a Hydroponic growing process whereby only 10% of the water is used. This mode of farming also uses fewer fertilizers and nutrients when compared to conventional methods. Since the water is completely clean even after usage, it can be duly reused thereby reducing the total cost and cutting down on waste.
Cuts Down on Transport Cost
You can always choose to grow crops in an area where your customer lives thereby reducing transportation costs, carbon dioxide emissions, and the constant need for refrigerating your produce. At the end of the day, this not only contributes to the freshness of your products but also makes them incredibly profitable.
Doesn’t Involve Chemicals or Pesticides
When you grow food on a vertical farm, you have the chance of completely cutting down on the need to invest in pesticides. That is because your farming is practiced in a controlled environment that prohibits the entry of pests.
Limits Occupational Hazards
With indoor farming in place, no farmer is exposed to the hazards associated with using heavy farming gear. They are also well-protected from a range of ailments like malaria, issues from harmful chemicals, and the likes of it.Since this mode of farming does not affect trees and animals around inland zones, it is also an excellent way to promote biodiversity.
Larger Produce
Probably the biggest benefit of vertical farming is the fact that it helps produce more crops in general. As we already know, this mode of farming enables cultivars to produce crops consistently in a small area. Interestingly, it also boosts the amount of produce.

What do you think about Vertical Farming, do you agree that it is the future of farming really?
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/advantages-disadvantages-vertical-farming.php

I've seen this in a textbook back when I was grade 4, surprised that it's still not as ubiquitous as I thought it would be even though the only downside there is to using this vertical farming method is that it's gonna take some effort. In any case I've seen people use this form of farming especially in countries where the soil quality depletes fast and the only saving grace they could use is to employ this run down method or a derivative of it. In the Philippines which is an agricultural country they use rice terraces which is basically like this but with the added benefit of storm control which is something that vertical farming is a little susceptible to. But it requires cultivating an elevated area into farming so there's that. In any case if the agricultural sector is attended to and people put their minds and their efforts into creating solutions to the growing problem of soil quality depletion there are so much methods they can use and abuse. It's not a matter of how anymore at this point but when.

[Wimex]

Land is becoming lesser and not very available for agriculture as before, There is a lot of Urbanization going on and many land space are being built on to carter for the increasing number of persons. There will be lesser organic foods available for consumption as the worlds population increase and farming space reduces. Because of this, there now has to be an improvement in farming methods and I personally consider vertical Farming to be the future of organic food farming.

There are two places to live in anywhere in the world. Either you live in Rural area or you live in Urban area. Now when someone was living in the rural area and moved down to Urban settlement then the place he or she was living at the rural area became vacancy, so occupying one place gives room to open another place. So that of the rural settlement space can be use has farming.
I don't know of other countries, in my locality, there are enough lands to farm but nobody to farm. Specifically, my paternal home town is a ghost town now because urbanization has taken over 99% of the people. So lands full there to farm.

It is unfortunate that this type of thing happens, agriculture is very important for the economy of a country and not only for that but also for society in general, it helps increase jobs, reduces poverty... among other significant characteristics, it is That is why sometimes i wonder why they discredit such a productive activity and which, in my opinion, should be extremely demanding...  urban planning is destroying the essence of nature and its potential, i understand those who seek a better life in the city with jobs that supposedly will provide them with a better quality of life when in reality if they start looking for another point of view, the earth offers us all those possibilities...... and if you can your comment from:

So lands full there to farm.

Be true at this time, but the population is growing, the spaces are shrinking and those spaces that were once empty will be converted into other cities, almost completely reducing this activity by not seeing land to cultivate, only to survive...

[xSkylarx]

~snip~
i would be interested to have my own garden of cabbage or potatoes so i can survive even when the world inflation skyrockets.

It's not bad and it's actually desirable to grow your own fruits and vegetables, but unless you have a very large garden you will still depend at least partially on others. Also growing something of your own is not as easy as some think, because it takes a lot of time, knowledge, patience and luck.

In addition, if you want to grow in a natural way without all the poisons they use, it will be even more difficult for you considering all the diseases and pests that exist in addition to the fact that the climate has changed significantly and you have to count that at any moment you can lose everything if there is a storm with the addition of hail, or maybe a flash flood.

Of course, this does not mean that you should not try, because tomatoes grown without any chemicals will taste much better than any produced in an industrial way - noting that you also need quality seeds of old varieties that have not been modified in any way.

I agree with you. Many people today have lost touch with nature and are not even aware of how good it feels to grow something with your own hands. It can be such a powerful and rewarding experience. Also, growing your own food can create a greater sense of self-sufficiency and promote sustainable living. All I will say is that anyone who has an opportunity to grow something on their own should definitely try. It's not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. After all, people have been doing it for thousands of years.  

As long as we aren't planting lots of crops, we can really easily plant them, like eggplant, carrots, ginger, and any kind of leafy vegetable that is easy to plant and grow. Others even just put it in a pot (though it is small, you can still grow it) as they don't have land to plant on; they just put it where the sunlight is, and they also water it on a daily basis. Though sometimes you can get lazy on planting it, when the time comes that you want to do it, do it as it doesn't really require a lot of care needed for it to grow; just leave it there.

[Fiatless]

Vertical housing foir the sheeple, and a return to  efficient natural farming methods would be better. Getting rid of inefficient wind and solar farms, and replacing them with farmland would be another healthy option. Oil and coal increased the greening of the world. So called green policies are turning the world grey.

Technology wants to make everything easy. Most farmers don't want to put in the required labor to raise healthy crops. Rather they prefer to rely on these scientifically modified seeds and poisonous chemicals to raise fast-growing and bountiful yields. Electric cars and other so-called green energy sources are not what we think they are. It will be very difficult to return to those good old days where farmers are more concerned about the health of their customers than profit making.

What do you think about Vertical Farming, do you agree that it is the future of farming really?

The authors of this article are people who have not traveled the world. Did you wrote this article sitting at their desks with a coffee on their table while searching for materials on the internet relating to vertical farming. I will state categorically that there are more unused or vacant land for farming there are for those that have been occupied by humans.

We should be concerned because some countries don't have much land like others. So they have to effectively maximize what they have and vertical farming can be an option for them. Large land mass is not an issue but to get fertile lands might be a problem. Global warming which is causing flood and desertification is also a rising global problem. There is a need to devise healthy solutions to the food crisis in some countries.

[milewilda]

~snip~
i would be interested to have my own garden of cabbage or potatoes so i can survive even when the world inflation skyrockets.

It's not bad and it's actually desirable to grow your own fruits and vegetables, but unless you have a very large garden you will still depend at least partially on others. Also growing something of your own is not as easy as some think, because it takes a lot of time, knowledge, patience and luck.

In addition, if you want to grow in a natural way without all the poisons they use, it will be even more difficult for you considering all the diseases and pests that exist in addition to the fact that the climate has changed significantly and you have to count that at any moment you can lose everything if there is a storm with the addition of hail, or maybe a flash flood.

Of course, this does not mean that you should not try, because tomatoes grown without any chemicals will taste much better than any produced in an industrial way - noting that you also need quality seeds of old varieties that have not been modified in any way.

I agree with you. Many people today have lost touch with nature and are not even aware of how good it feels to grow something with your own hands. It can be such a powerful and rewarding experience. Also, growing your own food can create a greater sense of self-sufficiency and promote sustainable living. All I will say is that anyone who has an opportunity to grow something on their own should definitely try. It's not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. After all, people have been doing it for thousands of years.  

As long as we aren't planting lots of crops, we can really easily plant them, like eggplant, carrots, ginger, and any kind of leafy vegetable that is easy to plant and grow. Others even just put it in a pot (though it is small, you can still grow it) as they don't have land to plant on; they just put it where the sunlight is, and they also water it on a daily basis. Though sometimes you can get lazy on planting it, when the time comes that you want to do it, do it as it doesn't really require a lot of care needed for it to grow; just leave it there.

But the main issue with this is that in regarding peoples laziness when it comes to farming.Some would really be finding this to be a tedious task but its actually really that beneficial if you are really that trying to save out.
Its true that there are really plants which are really that easy to grow even if you do just simply plant it on a pot and providing some sunlight or even could really be done on your own home or even on a small backyard.
In overall people wont really be that caring about such thing because there's still that supply that they could really be able to buy as long they do have the money which they would really be just simply buy it out completely without hassling themselves on planting some plants on their own home and would really be watering it out for themselves and let it grow or they are the ones who would really be farming it out.
They would be mainly thinking that let it leave it into the farmers.

[nimogsm]

Multi-level greenhouses are no longer a novelty; they are created to optimize the working area and the convenience of their maintenance by workers. I would not say that there is less land, perhaps there are problems with this in small countries, but so far I have not come across the fact that farmers complain that they do not have enough land.

[ringgo96]

Currently all agricultural fields are competing to be able to get maximum results, then vertical farming is their choice but for some farmers still use the old way so that their yields cannot reach the maximum number, so now is the time for farmers to follow vertical farming because there are so many positive things they can get for example their products can be consistent and greater yields, So it's time to make a change for farmers.