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A Dutch company is bringing automated greenhouse stores to America, growing fresh vegetables on-site and selling them directly to customers. The technology could help communities struggling with food access while cutting transportation costs and waste.
Communities across California are putting working farms at their center, creating "agrihoods" where neighbors grow food together instead of just parking cars. These developments promise fresh produce, cooler temperatures, and stronger community ties as cities adapt to climate change.
A company from The Hague is opening stores that grow fresh vegetables right where customers shop, using AI-powered greenhouses that need almost no human supervision. The model could bring year-round fresh produce to neighborhoods where it's hardest to find.
Communities are designing entire neighborhoods around central working farms, combining fresh food production with housing, shops, and green space. These "agrihoods" could help cities fight heat, reduce flooding, and boost food security as climate challenges grow.
In water-scarce Cape Town, 20 trained hydroponic farmers are growing fresh vegetables using 90% less water than traditional farming. The soil-free farming method could transform food security in densely populated urban areas.
Urban farms in South and West Dallas are turning vacant lots into thriving food hubs, thanks to years-long partnerships between researchers and local growers. A new study shows how these collaborations are tackling food deserts while creating jobs in underserved communities.
In Cape Town's Langa township, 20 farmers are proving that hydroponic farming can grow fresh vegetables using barely any water or land. The soil-free system could transform how water-scarce cities feed their communities. #
A former software developer in India traded his desk for a climate-controlled growing room, producing button mushrooms every month of the year. His indoor farming method proves small growers can succeed without vast land or perfect weather.
Joseph Lobo accidentally grew one of the world's most expensive fruits on his terrace in Udupi, India, without realizing its value until after he and his family ate the first harvest. Now he's teaching others his organic method to cultivate the rare Japanese Miyazaki mango at home.
Twenty-five lawyers from a 175-year-old Hong Kong firm spent their Saturday gardening alongside elderly residents, planting hope through urban farming. The event supports a charity turning unused rooftops into vegetable gardens that feed low-income seniors while building community.
A former corporate employee turned a 100 square foot room into a thriving hydroponic farm earning Rs 12 lakh monthly. His success story proves you don't need acres of land to build a profitable farming business.
A 65-year-old engineer turned a tiny room in his Noida home into a thriving saffron farm after learning advanced techniques in South Korea. Now he's teaching hundreds of people how to grow the world's most expensive spice indoors.
Growing cabbage at home during winter months is easier than many gardeners realize, turning cold seasons into productive harvest time. A new guide shows how proper soil, sunlight, and care can help anyone cultivate fresh, nutritious vegetables right in their backyard.