Local agriculture and logistics machineries firm Delgado Brothers Group (Delbros), is pushing for the promotion of vertical farming practices in major cities to provide enough food for the country.
Vertical farming involves cultivation of plants stacked upwards that are usually within buildings and takes less space.
Delbros said this will not only address food security issues but will also transform urban areas into smart cities.
“Food security is a goal of national security as it directly affects the safety and general welfare of the government’s constituents. We established our vertical farming arm, Good Greens and Co., with the belief that revolutionizing agriculture can help address prevalent hunger given the Philippines’ agricultural challenges,” said Jose Paolo Delgado, Delbros managing director.
The company said since Good Greens and Co. was launched in November 2018, it has already achieved 15 successful cycles of produce which includes arugula, basil, pechay, chili, lettuce and other vegetable crops.
Delgado said in a statement vertical farming installations use water as a source of nutrients instead of soil to grow plants. They also utilize natural light to allow the circulation of nutrient-rich water to complete the farming process.
