Global Innovations in Urban Farming 2017 - Futuristic Urban Farming Technologies Are Vital for Improving Crop Quality and Increasing Yield to Address the Growing Food Crisis

DUBLIN, October 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Innovations in Urban Farming" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

Urban farming is the practice of growing, processing, and distributing food and other produce through plant cultivation in and around cities for self consumption or for feeding the local population. Over the last few years, the focus on urban farming has increased considerably due to the large numbers of people moving to the cities, the effects of climate change and the need to sustain food security.

The urban farming market is diverse, with multiple farming techniques and various technologies enabling urban farming. The rising demand for food in the urban regions due to the increase in population makes urban farming an important sustaining factor for global food security. The study analyzes the innovations in farming practices and the key technologies enabling urban farming.

Key Topics Covered:

1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Research Scope
1.2 Research Process and Methodology
1.3 Key Findings in the Urban Farming Sector

2.0 Overview of the Urban Farming Sector
2.1 Urban Farming Will Be the Ideal Solution for the Growing Population and Food Security
2.2 Rise in Urban Population and Advancements in Controlled Environment Agriculture are the Key Drivers for Urban Farming
2.3 The Major Challenges for The Urban Farming Sector Lie in High Investment Cost and High Water Consumption
2.4 The Need for Technology Enhancements and Innovations in Urban Farming

3.0 Innovations in Techniques Associated with Urban Farming
3.1 Urban Farms Utilize Unused Land and Space to Generate Abundance of Food in Urban Areas and Also Create Awareness about Healthy Living

4.0 Innovations in Commercial Urban Farming
4.1 Vertical Farming
4.1.1 Reinvention of Agriculture Coupled with the Utilization of Modern Techniques Will Enable Superior Quality of Crops
4.2 Aeroponics
4.2.1 Growth of Plants in Aeroponics is Achieved in a Misty Environment and also Stimulates Root Growth in Plants
4.3 Innovations in Aeroponics
4.3.1 Smart Substrate Growth Medium Technology Will Retain Nutrients for a Longer Time and Enhance Plant Growth
4.3.2 Climate Control Technology is Facilitated by Using Automation Technology to Provide Ambient Conditions for Proper Growth
4.3.3 Aeroponic Cyclone Fogging Technology Improves Aeration and Nutrient Uptake Which Will Increase Crop Yield