Current status and future challenges in implementing and upscaling vertical farming systems
Vertical farming can produce food in a climate-resilient manner, potentially emitting zero
pesticides and fertilizers, and with lower land and water use than conventional agriculture …
pesticides and fertilizers, and with lower land and water use than conventional agriculture …
Environmental sustainability of fruit and vegetable production supply chains in the face of climate change: A review
This study discusses importance of assessing environmental sustainability of fruits and
vegetable (F&V) production sector in future climate change (CC) scenarios. For the current …
vegetable (F&V) production sector in future climate change (CC) scenarios. For the current …
A critical review on efficient thermal environment controls in indoor vertical farming
Indoor vertical farming (IVF) has expanded exponentially over the last couple of years and is
expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9% from 2022 to 2029. IVF …
expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9% from 2022 to 2029. IVF …
Strategies to improve the productivity, product diversity and profitability of urban agriculture
Abstract The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that more than 800 million people
engage in urban agriculture producing more than 15% of the world's food. Recently, there …
engage in urban agriculture producing more than 15% of the world's food. Recently, there …
Smart greenhouses as the path towards precision agriculture in the food-energy and water nexus: Case study of Qatar
Greenhouse farming is essential in increasing domestic crop production in countries with
limited resources and a harsh climate like Qatar. Smart greenhouse development is even …
limited resources and a harsh climate like Qatar. Smart greenhouse development is even …
Impacts of protected vegetable cultivation on climate change and adaptation strategies for cleaner production–a review
Here we provide a critical and comprehensive review of recent developments in the impact
of protected cultivation on climate change and map the factors involved. Some possible …
of protected cultivation on climate change and map the factors involved. Some possible …
Methodologies of control strategies for improving energy efficiency in agricultural greenhouses
The greenhouse sector accounts for the largest portion of total final energy consumption in
agriculture in most countries. One efficient way to minimize the total energy consumption in …
agriculture in most countries. One efficient way to minimize the total energy consumption in …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative environmental footprints of lettuce supplied by hydroponic controlled-environment agriculture and field-based supply chains
L Casey, B Freeman, K Francis, G Brychkova… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Attributional life cycle assessment was applied to determine environmental footprints of
lettuce produced across ten supply chain configurations, based on either hydroponic closed …
lettuce produced across ten supply chain configurations, based on either hydroponic closed …
Comparative life cycle assessment of aquaponics and hydroponics in the Midwestern United States
With high productivity and low land and water use, controlled-environment agriculture (CEA)
like aquaponics and hydroponics has become a promising solution to feed the rapidly …
like aquaponics and hydroponics has become a promising solution to feed the rapidly …
[HTML][HTML] Energy-environmental life cycle assessment and cumulative exergy demand analysis for horticultural crops (Case study: Qazvin province)
Horticultural products are an important source of carbohydrates, proteins, organic acids,
vitamins and minerals for human nutrition. The objective of this study is to evaluate energy …
vitamins and minerals for human nutrition. The objective of this study is to evaluate energy …