Urban farming, using technology to grow food through hydroponics, aquaponics and other forms of controlled-environment agriculture, presents a huge opportunity for Sydney. But without significant policy change, there are risks that barriers will remain in place that prevent the growth of the sector.
Mel Fyfe, Co-Founder and CEO of Blakthumb, an end-to-end controlled-environment agricultural start-up, and George Carter, Lead for vertical farming technology at US company Sananbio discussed the findings of the Cities that feed us, a landmark report that unpacks Urban Farming 101, and presented an action plan to help Australia become global leaders in urban food production.
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