This article focuses on vertical farming. A new concept which is in essence a multistory greenhouse.
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BBC NEWS | Americas | Vertical farming in the big Apple:
"Professor Despommier lists many advantages of this revolutionary kind of agriculture. They include:
* Year round crop production in a controlled environment
* All produce would be organic as there would be no exposure to wild parasites and bugs
* Elimination of environmentally damaging agricultural runoff
* Food being produced locally to where it is consumed
And, says the professor, vertical farming would allow some existing traditional farms to be returned to natural forests. Good news in a time of global warming."
The project website is here
http://www.verticalfarm.com/
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