ENDLESS : International Journal of Future Studies
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2023): ENDLESS: International Journal of Future Studies

Towards Global Food Security: Vertical Farming as an Innovative Solution

Dedie Tooy (Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia)
Encup Supriatna (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, Indonesia)
Muhammad Imam Ma’ruf (Universitas Neger Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia)
La Mema Parandy (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Jawa Timur, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Khotimatul Barki (Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Dec 2023

Abstract

Vertical farming is becoming the focus of attention as an innovative solution to the challenge of global food security. Urbanization and rapid population growth give rise to the need for efficient agricultural approaches to land use. This research aims to investigate the potential and impact of vertical farming on global food security through a descriptive qualitative approach. The data used in the research comes from various relevant previous research and studies. This research method involves the process of collecting data from scientific literature and previous studies, which are then processed by researchers to produce relevant findings. Through descriptive qualitative analysis, this research highlights the contribution of land use efficiency, adaptation to urban environments, and integration of advanced technologies in the context of vertical farming. The results of this research then found that vertical farming is not only an alternative but also a significant step forward in the transformation of the global agricultural sector. Supportive agricultural regulations and policies, as well as adapting technology to the local environment, are critical challenges in implementing vertical farming. However, opportunities for developing innovations in vertical farming system design and active stakeholder involvement provide a strong foundation for the growth of this industry. This research highlights that vertical farming has great potential to have a positive impact on global food security, by understanding and overcoming existing challenges.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

endless

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Focus & Scope ENDLESS: International Journal of Futures Studies is a globally-oriented, trans-disciplinary refereed journal. Its mission is to develop high-quality, future-oriented research and thinking, based on the evolving knowledge base of Futures Studies / Foresight. The Journal’s approach ...