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The salad factory

Charlotte Smith explores the potential and pitfalls of a state-of-the-art vertical farm in Gloucestershire, asking about the technology, sustainability and challenges involved.

Charlotte Smith delves into the world of vertical farming, a cutting-edge approach to food production that uses indoor stacked layers for growing crops. The programme visits a state-of-the-art vertical farm in Gloucestershire, where herbs and salads flourish under LED lights in a meticulously controlled environment. She talks to the staff and the company's founder about the potential of vertical farming to offer a sustainable and efficient solution to food production challenges.

The programme also addresses the challenges facing vertical farming, including high energy consumption, which has led to the closure of some similar ventures in other countries. The long-term viability of the approach is questioned, sparking a discussion about the future of food production and the role of technology in agriculture.

Presented by Charlotte Smith
Produced by Marcus Smith

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22 minutes

Last on

Sun 9 Jun 2024 06:35

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  • Sun 9 Jun 2024 06:35