A new era in Hungarian agriculture: the development of vertical farms
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Technological progress in agriculture is opening up new opportunities for Hungarian producers. Vertical farming, which until now was primarily known for the cultivation of lettuce varieties, is currently undergoing significant changes. According to experts, a much more diverse range of plant cultures could appear in indoor, multi-level systems in the future.
New directions include the cultivation of strawberries and tomatoes, for which there is high market demand all year round. In addition, vertical farms are becoming suitable for seedling production, which could provide great assistance to traditional farmers during the spring planting season. These closed systems allow for the provision of optimal light and temperature conditions for the plants.
Technological innovations, however, do not stop at food. Medicinal herbs and special plant active ingredients, which are used by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, are already being grown in vertical systems. Hybrid cultivation systems combine traditional greenhouse solutions with modern, automated vertical technology, thereby increasing productivity.
This development is particularly important for Hungary, as vertical farms require less water and are independent of the vagaries of the weather. According to experts, these systems could contribute significantly to food supply security and more sustainable agricultural production in the future.
Sources: Agroinform
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