Vol. 9, Issue 5, Part M (2025)

Vertical farming, an emerging agricultural paradigm, heralds a transformative approach to vegetable farming. This growing practice, with its new confluence of technology and agriculture, presents an unprecedented opportunity for sustainable food production in the face of increasing urbanization. In the continued pursuit of urban sustainability, this review paper highlights the complexities of vertical farming of vegetables. Cultivation of vegetables in vertical direction challenges traditional agricultural wisdom by denying the dominance of horizontal fields. Vertical farming is a marvel of ingenious engineering, complete with multi-tiered hydroponic systems, complex LED lighting systems, and advanced climate control mechanisms. This complex amalgamation enables efficient use of urban space while reducing land scarcity. The ecological impacts of this new agricultural technology are manifested in many ways. With judicious use of resources, vertical farming reduces water consumption and the need for pesticides, providing a sustainable opportunity to reduce environmental stress. Furthermore, the sparse terminology of vertical farming extends to complex socio-economic impacts. Employment generation and establishment of hyper-localized food systems enhance economic autonomy, a rare opportunity in the globalized age. This review shows that vertical farming, with its distinctive approach to food production, not only contributes to global food security, but also overcomes the labyrinthine streets of urban food deserts. The confluence of diverse complexities in the field sheds light on a future where skyscrapers offer green living beyond traditional constraints.