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Vertical farming company raised $500M, and then it all but disappeared (sifted.eu)
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[โ€“] kozy138@lemm.ee 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

It still probably will. It uses significantly less water than traditional farming methods. That will be a huge factor in the coming years

[โ€“] JustTesting@lemmy.hogru.ch 4 points 11 months ago

The same is true of controlled environment agriculture but without the extra electricity need. I wish that (hydroponic greenhouses) would get more of the limelight.