China lacks land for farming, but companies are pursuing new technologies to help get the most produce out of every acre.
Chinese researchers check the operation of the 20-story unmanned vertical vegetable farm in Chengdu, China, December 7, 2023. Credit: VCG via AP Images
China’s quest for food security is growing more urgent, as the number of people farming the country’s limited arable land declines. The latest possible solution is vertical farming, with rows of crops grown on shelves so that more can be produced from small spaces with fewer people involved. The country’s first ‘vertical plant factory’ opened in Chengdu in December, showcasing the potential future of Chinese agriculture.
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