Vertical farming grows crops in stacked layers within controlled environments, reshaping agriculture during our era of urbanisation and climate change. Unlike traditional methods requiring extensive land and favorable weather, vertical farms thrive in urban spaces—from skyscrapers to warehouses to shipping containers.
Today’s vertical farming gets a boost from machine learning and satellite technology. These tools help farmers make smarter decisions and monitor environmental conditions in real time. This piece examines how Earth observation combined with computing power is creating more sustainable urban agriculture.
UN projections show global population reaching 9.7 billion by 2050, with 68% living in cities. India specifically expects urban residents to reach 50 per cent by 2047. This shift strains land, water, and food systems tremendously.