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Using Industrial Automation to Monitor Vertical Farms

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The systems reduce water consumption and minimize the need for pesticides and herbicides. By supplying plants with the precise amount of water, nutrients, and light, indoor farming creates an ideal environment for their growth. Plants are grown in nutrient-rich solutions. Produce often grows faster than it does on a traditional farm.

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Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

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