Urban & Vertical Farming
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.
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Alexandra D Solomou
Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), GreeceSubmit your abstract Today
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 : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
Title : Risk extension: A step to capability for building farmers’ resilience and adaptation to climate changes
Rasha Mohamed El Sayed Shabana, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
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 : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India