CONTEXT Controlled environment agriculture (CEA), as vertical farms or plant factories, is a
promising technology to intensify food production in an ecologically friendly manner. CEA's …

The combination of Hydroponics with smart technology in farming is novel and has promise
as a method for effective and environmentally friendly crop production. This technology …

This review article conducts an in-depth analysis of the role of next-generation technologies
in soilless vegetable production, highlighting their groundbreaking potential to revolutionize …

Lab-grown insect meat is a promising alternative to traditional livestock for sustainable food
production. This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state …

The ongoing criticism of conventional agricultural activities being unsustainable in the face
of climate change and global population growth has been one of the key drivers for …

Highlights•Presents VF, including key issues for sustainability and consumer
acceptance.•Belief that VF unnatural must be interpreted in the context of …

Salinity is one of the most critical problems for agricultural development and threatens future
food safety. Therefore, we aimed to investigate root application of zinc oxide nanoparticles …

Indoor farming applications have recently been identified as a potential alternative to
contribute to sustainable food production in the urban context. Anyhow, the social impacts of …

Existing agricultural systems are no longer able to ensure global food security and feed a
rapidly growing global population. Reduced arable land, rising urbanization, risks from the …

A systematic method is proposed for enhancing the energy efficiency of vertical farms when
integrated into urban infrastructure. The method relies on the optimization of a multiperiod …