VERTICAL FARMS AS A NEW TREND IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY

Abstract

With the increase in population and urban population, there is an urgent problem of hunger. Therefore, agriculture is faced with the need to find new methods of food and raw material production. One of the innovative solutions is vertical farms based on advanced technologies and biomimetic principles. This article discusses the concept of vertical farming as a way to provide food and raw materials to the population using new technological and architectural approaches to the use of vertical surfaces. The development of this approach requires significant capital investments and is still feasible mainly in developed countries. The article provides examples of vertical farm projects and highlights the features of this approach, such as the possibility of independence from the soil, reducing the area used while maximizing production, the use of digital technologies for farm management, reducing logistics costs and offering fresh produce closer to consumers.