Vertical farming is a quick and easy way to increase the amount of food produced more sustainably. Vertical farming uses data to grow food three times faster than traditional farming methods while using up to 95% less water. Depending on the crop, a vertically farmed acre can generate the equivalent of four to six soil-based acres, reducing demand on arable land. Furthermore, Vertical Farming production locations can be located near urban areas, lowering transportation emissions and reducing supply chain hazards. These savings, when added together, might boost environmental stewardship and help the UN achieve several of its sustainable development goals.

Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero hunger

Our agricultural systems must evolve if we are to eradicate hunger. Urban farms and vertical farming technology can help us make the fundamental changes we need in our food systems. Allowing people in any town or location to grow their food at any time of year, in any weather, might go a long way toward helping local farmers and alleviating hunger. Growing food closer to the point of consumption decreases food waste by shortening the route from farm to fork.

Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation 

Water scarcity is a major concern. Freshwater makes up only 3% of all water on the planet, and much of it is frozen in ice or underground. Our Hydroponic irrigation systems catch and reuse water, using up to 95% less water than traditional outdoor cultivation. Because it is a closed-loop system, it also prevents surplus fertilizer from contaminating waterways.

Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth 

Vertical farming is a new business, thus there is a lot of room for employment creation in both rural and urban locations. Entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation opportunities will grow as the industry matures. Urban farming allows agricultural jobs and training to reach a far wider audience, including people in areas where farming opportunities aren't normally available.

Goal 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure

Indoor farming helps us to increase food production without degrading the natural environment. Irrigation technology, LED lighting, and environmental control is all examples of ways to make this business more efficient, productive, and sustainable. 

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Indoor and vertical agriculture has the potential to help cities and urban areas become more self-sufficient. Food security, local economies, and reliance on imports are all improved when food is grown in cities. It also minimizes greenhouse gas emissions associated with food transportation, creates agricultural jobs for new demographics, and expands educational opportunities.

Goal 12: Responsible production and consumption

By localizing food growing and delivery, indoor and vertical farming can encourage ethical consumption and production habits. Growing depending on demand, for example, would reduce overproduction and food waste. There's also the possibility of advances like allowing customers to pick their fresh food or better controlling and forecasting plant growth depending on distribution and delivery schedules.

Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate action

To address the climate catastrophe, we must change the way we grow food. Indoor and vertical farms, when used properly, have the potential to lessen the environmental impact of food production by allowing more food to be grown with less area and resources. These farms often use significantly less water, fertilizer, and associated pollutants, as well as reducing fertilizer runoff into rivers and avoiding the use of toxic pesticides. 

Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on land

Agriculture occupies half of the world's livable land. Vertical farming saves a lot of space while increasing food production. We may relieve pressure on our fast eroding soils by employing vertical farms in specific locations and for specific crops. There would be less need to industrially cultivate our natural environment if food production could be optimized in this way. This would provide greater opportunities and space for biodiversity to flourish, as well as for regenerative or organic farming, rewilding, and forestry projects. 

Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

Vertical farming is only a part of the picture. It's just one solution among many that need to be implemented in our food supply networks and global infrastructure. It's critical to introduce new technologies in collaboration with existing farmers, community programs, or technology providers. There is also the possibility of collaborating with other industries; for example, our food networks would greatly benefit from collaborating with energy-producing companies to reduce food's carbon footprint. Collaboration across existing industries is critical to the successful integration of agricultural technologies into our food systems.