Controlled environment agriculture offer many advantages to local communities; farming of crop of choice, balanced demand and supply, socio-economic wellbeing, an efficient circular economy, local self-sufficiency of chosen crop, stronger economy and an improved standard of living.
Local food production increase biodiversity
What is the goal of the project?
Availability of locally produced daily fresh health food in an environmentally fashion. Greatly reduced wastage, new jobs, improved socio-economical conditions and general wellbeing.
What is the result of the project?
Circularly recilient neighborhoods for an improved standard of living and attractiveness for 2020.
Who initiated the project and which organizations are involved?
EkoFARMER
Scientists including plant physiologist.
VTT & LUKE Research institutes.
Media agencies
Digital marketing agency
What is the next step?
Prototype late 2019 / early 2020
Networking with Smart City stakeholders
What can other cities learn from your project?
Cities have different priorities but we recommend all to seriously consider urban farming in some form. There are alternatives that offer different solutions. Ask for decentralized business models to help in planning.
May I ask for your instructions as to the procedures in replying to these inquiries? My apology for the ignorance but I am learning gradually. Kind regards, Thomas
Interesting for OneFarm to share knowledge with this Finish initiative @ismaydotinga ?