Shaddap_ t1_iudnd5d wrote on October 30, 2022 at 3:18 PM

Reply to comment by Shamino79 in Indoor agriculture has sustainable potential to feed Canada, others, year round: experts by pirate_republic

Water conservation.

Shamino79 t1_iuf5utr wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Climate controlled greenhouse. Still use the sun directly.

Shaddap_ t1_iugnt1p wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:27 AM

From the article that you didn't read:

"Amid rising food and energy costs and more frequent extreme weather events, experts and sector insiders say the indoor agriculture industry has the potential to feed Canadians more reliably and maybe more sustainably by using greenhouses, vertical farms and hydroponic technology to grow food even in the winter, in remote communities, urban centres and everywhere in between."

Shamino79 t1_iugv7nb wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:02 AM

Point very well taken. Was a bit triggered by the idea of indoor farming based on other articles I’ve read about vertical farming. Hydroponics in greenhouses is very well established and is a growing industry. And there’s nothing to say that writhing these facilities you couldn’t also get split levels with sun. And if there is an practical ability to grow something fresh that can’t be preserved in the middle of winter in extreme climates then it would be of benefit to those communities.