May 20, 2014
Nifty article from the Economist regarding indoor farming:
Key takeaways:
Lots of advantages of being able to to grow 24/7 365 days a year cutting growing cycles in half right next to lucrative markets, recycling of irrigation water, and use of sensing technology to monitor nutrient levels. LED lighting uses a lot less energy, and is significantly cooler than traditional lighting, cutting air conditioning costs as well as offering the ability to precisely adjust light wavelength to that exactly needed for optimal plant growth.
Nifty.