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Doing more with less, that is the basic idea behind vertical farming. A vertical farm can produce up to 50 times more food on the same area than a horizontal farm. There are benefits, such as reducing water consumption by as much as 95%! Only, not entirely unimportant, the energy consumption is high and pricey.

Prof dr ir Leo Marcelis of Wageningen University & Research is optimistic and happy to tell you why!

This lecture is in English and organised in collaboration with Studium Generale UT.

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Doing more with less, that's the basic idea behind vertical farming. Covering the same space, a vertical farm can produce up to 50 times more food than a horizontal farm. Hydroponics (i.e. growing plants on water) does the rest and reduces water usage with a staggering 95%. This high-tech agriculture could easily be applied in densely populated areas but also in places where you don't expect it, like the desert. There is a drawback however: the energy consumption is high and it's pricey.

Prof dr ir Leo Marcelis (Wageningen University), specialized in vertical farming, is optimistic and believes these issues can be solved.

This lecture is in English and organized in cooperation with Studium Generale UT.

Prof dr ir Leo Marcelis (Wageningen University)