POPS User ID: 1273906 United States 02/24/2011 08:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Vertical Farming for the 21st Century Might be the Solution for Urban Dwellers By the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earth's population will reside in urban centers. Applying the most conservative estimates to current demographic trends, the human population will increase by about 3 billion people during the interim. An estimated 109 hectares of new land (about 20% more land than is represented by the country of Brazil) will be needed to grow enough food to feed them, if traditional farming practices continue as they are practiced today. At present, throughout the world, over 80% of the land that is suitable for raising crops is in use (sources: FAO and NASA). Historically, some 15% of that has been laid waste by poor management practices. What can be done to avoid this impending disaster? [ link to www.verticalfarm.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1276482 United States 02/24/2011 08:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Vertical Farming for the 21st Century Might be the Solution for Urban Dwellers Shill |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1222416 United States 02/24/2011 09:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Vertical Farming for the 21st Century Might be the Solution for Urban Dwellers Starting now with a garden obelisk, or tower, for my red malabar climbing spinach. Great post, thanks. |
POPS (OP) User ID: 1273906 United States 02/24/2011 09:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Vertical Farming for the 21st Century Might be the Solution for Urban Dwellers Just think how fresh the produce would be without the need for transport from country farm to city store. |