Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a game-changer in many industries, and agriculture is no exception. With the world’s population expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the demand for food will increase significantly. However, traditional farming methods may not be enough to meet this demand, especially with the increasing challenges of climate change, water scarcity, and soil degradation. This is where advancements in vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) come in, and AI is playing a crucial role in making these methods more sustainable and efficient.
Vertical farming is a method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, using artificial lighting, temperature control, and nutrient solutions.