SUFex https://sufex.in Smart Urban Farming Expo Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:36:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 What is urban farming? https://sufex.in/2022/03/20/what-is-urban-farming/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:36:23 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=3288 Urban farming, or urban agriculture, can be described as the growing of plants and raising of animals in and around towns, cities and urban environments. Until recently, farming has been a largely rural activity. But the development of technology, together with a pressing need to find more sustainable ways of production and consumption, has led […]

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Urban farming, or urban agriculture, can be described as the growing of plants and raising of animals in and around towns, cities and urban environments. Until recently, farming has been a largely rural activity. But the development of technology, together with a pressing need to find more sustainable ways of production and consumption, has led to the adaptation of farming techniques in more built up environments.
There are several different types of urban farms of varying scales that exist in different parts of the world, including commercial city farms, community gardens, community orchards, indoor vertical farms, hydroponic greenhouses, rooftop gardens, urban aquaponic farms (or fish farms), urban beehives and small-scale homestead farms. They produce a range of goods for local consumption or retail, such as grains, vegetables, fruit, meat, poultry, fish, herbs, honey and dairy products.
Urban farms can be small, medium or large-scale commercial enterprises, cooperatives run by community groups or residents, or even individual set ups. The farms have proliferated in both developed and developing countries in recent years, serving slightly different purposes in general in each. Farms in wealthier industrialised nations have largely been in response to the challenge to find more sustainable methods of agricultural production, along with moves towards more localized economies. In poorer countries, they have come about through multi-stakeholder efforts to combat food insecurity and hunger levels.

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]]> Why has urban farming become popular? https://sufex.in/2022/03/20/why-has-urban-farming-become-popular/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:34:29 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=3286 Urban farming has grown in popularity over the last 10–15 years. In the developing world, it has largely been driven by the rapid urbanization of developing regions. The urban population across the developing world has grown by around 500 million in the last decade and it is predicted that, by 2025, more than half of […]

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Urban farming has grown in popularity over the last 10–15 years. In the developing world, it has largely been driven by the rapid urbanization of developing regions. The urban population across the developing world has grown by around 500 million in the last decade and it is predicted that, by 2025, more than half of the developing world will live in urban areas. The main drivers of urban growth in these countries are high birth rates and an influx of rural people trying to escape poverty. Unlike countries where urbanization has been driven by industrialization, in low income areas it is often accompanied by high levels of poverty, unemployment and food insecurity. Urban farming has been seen as a way to combat all three of these problems.
In richer nations, the growth of urban agriculture has been in tandem with a return to localism, the growth of localized businesses, social entrepreneurialism and ethically-minded start ups.

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]]> What are impacts of urban farming? https://sufex.in/2022/03/20/3278/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:25:54 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=3278 Impact on communities Urban farming has been championed as a way of improving agricultural environmental sustainability, but in truth it can have both positive and negative effects and it comes down to the way that farms operate and are regulated. Farms can provide a more efficient way of meeting local demand. If operated sustainably, they […]

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Impact on communities

Urban farming has been championed as a way of improving agricultural environmental sustainability, but in truth it can have both positive and negative effects and it comes down to the way that farms operate and are regulated. Farms can provide a more efficient way of meeting local demand. If operated sustainably, they can reduce both the agricultural energy footprint (through eliminating the need to store and transport imported products) and the water footprint (through sustainable irrigation and water recycling). They can also transform wasteland into productive green space and stop it from becoming polluted. Vertical farms, which are set up inside multi-storey buildings and warehouses, also have the benefit of saving on space.
But studies have shown that urban farms can also increase energy and water use. Indoor farms, such as vertical farms, use energy-intensive artificial lighting and climate control systems. Many farms use the municipal water supply rather than a recycled water system for irrigation. There are also distinct health and safety risks with urban farming. Urban land can be contaminated with pollutants, while wastewater if not treated properly can contain human pathogens. This can compromise food safety if strict regulations are not in place.

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]]> Vertical Farming https://sufex.in/2021/09/16/vertical-farming/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:15:29 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=2317 The continually-growing world populations, the global trend to urbanisation, climate change and pressure on natural resources are key drivers for policies on global food security. Vertical farming is an innovative methodology for vertical cultivation of agricultural products in a small footprint, which can also realize true zero-mile city food supply. Vertical farms can be built […]

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The continually-growing world populations, the global trend to urbanisation, climate change and pressure on natural resources are key drivers for policies on global food security. Vertical farming is an innovative methodology for vertical cultivation of agricultural products in a small footprint, which can also realize true zero-mile city food supply.

Vertical farms can be built in new or existing buildings and provide significant benefits in environmental sustainability and human health, minimizing the need for water and nutrients, and eliminating pesticides and fungicides, which are no longer needed. Vertical farming and urban agriculture, if designed and implemented appropriately, could offer sustainable and innovative solutions for improving food security in a small footprint.

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]]> Soilless Farming https://sufex.in/2021/09/16/soilless-farming/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:14:00 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=2315 Soilless farming, through techniques like Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Aquaponics etc , can be performed in controlled environments to address many of the concerns we now have. That is why it is expected to be the future method of farming in many parts of the world. It helps in intensive production of crops under full or partially […]

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Soilless farming, through techniques like Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Aquaponics etc , can be performed in controlled environments to address many of the concerns we now have. That is why it is expected to be the future method of farming in many parts of the world. It helps in intensive production of crops under full or partially controlled conditions. It guarantees flexibility and intensification of crop production system in areas with adverse growing conditions. Precise control over the supply of water and nutrients is possible through it. Soilless farming also helps in elimination of soil-borne diseases, reduction labor requirement, and more crops per year etc. Hence, it is becoming very popular in the urban and semi-urban areas. In fact, it has become the substitute for the places where there are abundant and frequent soil borne diseases.  At present, it has been widely used for production of different vegetables.

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]]> Indoor Farming https://sufex.in/2021/09/16/indoor-farming/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:08:09 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=2313 Indoor Farming is the future of urban farming. It allows for vertical farms that grow all crops, in any place, at any time. ... Today's centralized food production, with crops being grown where the climate conditions and land values are favorable and/or knowhow is available, is no longer sustainable. Not only could indoor farming help adapt […]

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Indoor Farming is the future of urban farming. It allows for vertical farms that grow all crops, in any place, at any time. ... Today's centralized food production, with crops being grown where the climate conditions and land values are favorable and/or knowhow is available, is no longer sustainable. Not only could indoor farming help adapt to a warming planet, but it has the potential to help slow down climate change by being more sustainable – using less water and producing fewer emissions. ... The crops grow under LED light with no pesticides and a fraction of the fertilizer used on traditional farms

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]]> Roof / Terrace Farming https://sufex.in/2021/09/16/roof-terrace-farming/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:05:53 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=2311 A roof farm is a farm on the roof of a building. Besides the decorative benefit, roof plantings may provide food, temperature control, hydrological benefits, architectural enhancement, habitats or corridors for wildlife, recreational opportunities, and in large scale it may even have ecological benefits. Roof farms are most often found in urban environments. Plants have […]

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A roof farm is a farm on the roof of a building. Besides the decorative benefit, roof plantings may provide food, temperature control, hydrological benefits, architectural enhancement, habitats or corridors for wildlife, recreational opportunities, and in large scale it may even have ecological benefits. Roof farms are most often found in urban environments. Plants have the ability to reduce the overall heat absorption of the building which then reduces energy consumption. The primary cause of heat build-up in cities is insolation. These outdoor spaces can become lush gardens through the use of container farming, automated drip irrigation and low-flow irrigation system and outdoor furnishings.

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]]> Bee Farming https://sufex.in/2021/09/16/bee-farming/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:03:59 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=2308 Bee farming uses all-natural techniques to grow food in a way that’s good for farmers, good for the environment, and good for consumers. In a world where climate change and the effects of years of industrial and chemical farming are making it increasingly hard for farmers to make a sustainable living, organic methods are becoming […]

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Bee farming uses all-natural techniques to grow food in a way that’s good for farmers, good for the environment, and good for consumers. In a world where climate change and the effects of years of industrial and chemical farming are making it increasingly hard for farmers to make a sustainable living, organic methods are becoming ever more important, and farmers are turning back to nature to find the best ways to produce healthy food from healthy land.

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]]> Smart Gardening https://sufex.in/2021/09/16/smart-gardening/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:01:29 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=2305 Just like devices such as smart phones, smart gardening takes advantage of the technology around us. Tech isn’t just for video games and phone apps. Gardening with technology can save time, energy and money. Whether you are a lazy or simply uninformed gardener, gardening with technology can help with chores and tasks common in the […]

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Just like devices such as smart phones, smart gardening takes advantage of the technology around us. Tech isn’t just for video games and phone apps. Gardening with technology can save time, energy and money. Whether you are a lazy or simply uninformed gardener, gardening with technology can help with chores and tasks common in the landscape. More and more products are being developed to help lower our carbon footprint, simplify chores and help us be wiser consumers. Such technology can enhance plant care, help with landscape design and inform us of the best plants for specific sites. In an imagined future, all the drudgery of gardening will be removed, leaving only the pleasurable aspects of maintaining your home.

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]]> Smart Landscaping https://sufex.in/2021/09/16/smart-landscaping/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:58:56 +0000 https://sufex.in/?p=2302 The concept of human smart landscape introduces a perspective of research where the landscape identifies a complex system of relationships among the various smart dimensions (smart economy, smart mobility, smart environment, smart people, smart living, smart governance) and different interpretative approaches. Smart Landscape is not just a good-looking and low maintenance yard, it's an environment […]

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The concept of human smart landscape introduces a perspective of research where the landscape identifies a complex system of relationships among the various smart dimensions (smart economy, smart mobility, smart environment, smart people, smart living, smart governance) and different interpretative approaches. Smart Landscape is not just a good-looking and low maintenance yard, it's an environment that encourages wildlife, uses water wisely, lowers our energy costs, and benefits both our home and our neighborhood.

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