Vertical farming makes it possible to use available land more efficiently. By building multiple floors, you can increase yields per square meter compared to traditional horizontal farming practices.
Plant factories provide full control over environmental conditions, including temperature, light, humidity and nutrient supply. This makes it possible to grow crops all year round, regardless of the weather or the seasons, which provides a more stable supply of fresh produce.
Norway often imports fruit and vegetables from other countries, especially in winter. Vertical farming can help reduce this dependence by producing local crops that would normally have to be imported.
Plant factories can be designed to be more energy efficient and reduce the need for pesticides. This can reduce the climate impact and the environmental impact compared to conventional agriculture.
Vertical farming can require less water and fewer nutrients compared to traditional farming, thanks to recycling systems and precisely metered nutrient supply.
By increasing local production of fruit and vegetables, Norway can better ensure a stable supply of healthy food for its population, especially in times of uncertainty related to imports.
The construction and operation of large plant factories will lead to innovation within the agricultural and technology industries and can create jobs in both production and technology development.
Vertical farming makes it possible to build agricultural facilities in urban areas, which can help preserve agricultural land outside the cities and reduce the impact of urbanization on natural areas.
Plant factories provide controlled environments that are ideal for research and development in plant breeding, genetics and agronomy.