In Japan, where there is little space, there was a great innovation in agriculture - vertical farms that have become a real salvation from a limited area. On these tall towers filled with hydroponics trays, the Japanese receive an impressive large number of vegetable crops - 12 times a year.
The farm system looks like huge pillars that look impressive due to their modern design. Vegetables are grown in hydroponics, that is, on mineral fertilizers, and thanks to bright light, which requires special glasses for input, photosynthesis is much more effective than how it happens under the ordinary sun. This approach allows you to get record crops.
In Japan, multi -tiered hydroponic farms have gained wide popularity, ensuring stable cultivation of crops throughout the year and bringing considerable profit to owners. Experts believe that even 10% of vegetables are grown in this way, it will free up a large area of land that can be used to grow plants for alternative fuel.
The largest vertical hydroponic plant owned by Spread has two buildings and an area of 900 m². Due to this space, the farm provides daily outgrowth of 21,000 cobs, which is considered only the beginning of a promising direction.
However, not all vertical farms are located in the pillars. Some innovative Japanese farmers have hydroponic farms in the left -handed office buildings, reminiscent of modern libraries, where plants receive nutrients through hydroponic systems.
The process of growing plants occurs without the use of earth, fresh air and sunlight, replacing them with artificial conditions. CO2 is artificially generated, and the LEDs simulate sunlight, allowing the plants to illuminate 16-17 hours a day. The use of various lighting systems and nutrients allows farmers to influence the taste of vegetables.
It is expected that by 2025 the vertical farm market will reach $ 9.8 billion, indicating that the number of such factories will only grow. This is reflected in the perspective of fantastic concepts that become reality and highlights the indefinite impact of this innovative approach on agro -industry and environment.
