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Dr. Sabha Bahadur Singh has made significant contributions to the field of vertical farming in agriculture, focusing on modern and innovative practices. Vertical farming itself involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers, which optimizes space usage and is especially beneficial in urban settings. Key benefits include year-round food production, reduced need for pesticides, and significant water savings—up to 90% less water than traditional farming. Methods like hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics are commonly used to grow crops efficiently without soil, often incorporating advanced technology such as LED lighting and automated nutrient systems.
This farming method has evolved over centuries, with notable developments including William F. Gericke's early 20th-century work on hydroponics and Dr. Dickson Despommier's concept of modern vertical farming as a solution to feed urban populations sustainably. Vertical farming also brings opportunities for reducing transportation emissions and minimizing food waste by situating farms closer to consumers.
In India, vertical farming has gained traction, primarily for crops like leafy vegetables, strawberries, and mushrooms. Techniques such as modular and zip-grow systems are utilized to enable scalable and adaptable farming solutions, supporting both small-scale urban farmers and larger commercial projectse.
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