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Transportation of food doesn't take much energy. A UK national study found only 12% of the energy cost for all food production is needed for transportation [1].
by maliker 11y ago
Transportation of food doesn't take much energy. A UK national study found only 12% of the energy cost for all food production is needed for transportation [1].
Water conservation could be a benefit. But why not use the same techniques on flat ground instead of in a building?
[1] (couldn't get the original source but it's referenced in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_miles#Energy_used_in_production_as_well_as_transport https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_miles#Energy_used_in_prod...)
- hanniabu 11y agoGrowing in a building allows you to control the environment to grow year round and you can keep the plants quarantined from the outside world to minimize contamination from insects which eliminates the need for pesticides.
- maliker 11y agoI agree, pesticide/herbicide use could probably be near zero in a vertical farm.
- JoeAltmaier 11y agoBut...you have to have a climate-controlled building. If you already have one, and have extra space, then ok. But there's no way you can build a roof over the entire state of Iowa for instance. Very much a niche hobby for people in the city.