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Agriculture
fromFortune
1 week ago

AI's power and water consumption is worrying the agriculture sector: 'Don't forget that it is also required for us to grow food' | Fortune

Rapid data center expansion for AI substantially increases energy and water demand, threatening agricultural water and power availability and food production capacity.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Could urban farming feed the world?

Urban agriculture, from guerrilla gardens to vertical farms, offers potential to mitigate food insecurity amid urbanization and climate-driven fragility but faces economic and scalability challenges.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
6 months ago

This vertical farming startup is bringing fresh produce-and international competitors-to the Dubai desert

Pure Harvest Smart Farms successfully revolutionized vertical farming in the UAE, overcoming initial skepticism and competition to become a leading ag-tech player in the region.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
6 months ago

AeroFarms turned itself around after bankruptcy. Is it a sign that vertical farming can succeed?

Vertical farming has faced significant challenges, but AeroFarms has turned profitable, suggesting potential viability for the industry.
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