Dr Foods Inc. (DRFS)

[The Northern Light]

Developing Nations’ Usage

Many developing nations have no stable food source due to a variety of issues. For example, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is dealing with an increase in surface and ground water pollution, not to mention that one-third of their agricultural areas are located in potential flood zones, where others are vulnerable to droughts. Because of the unsanitary condition of the available water, food production is greatly hindered.

Vertical farming structures will be able to provide a sustainable source of food that could feed a village, and could help ASEAN countries keep up with the ever-increasing demands of their communities. With the ability to supply food for the community rather quickly, and the AWG technology providing a clean and reusable source of water that can be used for the crops as well as drinking water, vertical farming has the potential to save lives in these areas.

Whether it’s a disaster area or a location with harsh weather conditions, no one should be without resources like food and water. Vertical farming applications can lessen the strain of this global issue, which is why they are being looked at as a solution to agricultural woes in harsh climate environments and urban areas, as well as a viable option to traditional farming in areas suffering from water scarcity.

The market opportunity for vertical farming will only continue to grow, with the technology saving money and potentially lives in the long run because of its sustainability.