Urban & vertical farming is revolutionizing how we produce food in densely populated areas by using innovative techniques that maximize space and minimize resource use. These systems involve growing crops in stacked layers, often within repurposed urban spaces like rooftops, warehouses, or shipping containers. Advanced technologies like hydroponics, aeroponics, and smart irrigation are utilized to optimize water, nutrient, and energy consumption, making urban farming more efficient than traditional methods. By integrating artificial intelligence and sensors, farmers can monitor conditions in real-time, adjusting variables for ideal growth. These farming methods not only ensure fresh produce for local communities but also reduce food transportation costs and carbon emissions.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Sustainable land management by agrivoltaics in Colombia’s post-conflict regions: An integrated approach from the water–energy–food nexus
Sebastian Caceres Garcia, University Nacional de Colombia, Colombia