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Why is vertical farming the future ?

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  The world's overall population is expected to increase by another 2 billion by 2040. Feeding such a large population will be the toughest part. Due to urbanization, every day we are losing lands that could be used for farming and cultivation. Studies observation suggests that the Earth has lost one- fourth of its arable lands over the last 50 years. Will vertical farming offer a solution to food supply and air pollution? Countries with high population density, particularly those on islands, such as Japan and the United Kingdom, and countries where food can be more difficult to grow due to climate, such as Sweden and Iceland, rely heavily on import to feed their populations. IMPORTANCE OF VERTICAL FARMING India is the country with the maximum population. India is evolving every day with something new. Also, industrialization is increasing dramatically due to which many arable lands are at greater risk. Vertical farming in India is the answer to all these problems. Vertical agricul...