Britain’s first vertical farm opens in Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in Devon, has launched Europe's first commercial vertical farm, and the world's first vertical farm within a zoo.

The VertiCrop garden, which was developed for use in urban environments where farm land is in short supply, uses hydroponic and aeroponic technologies to sustainably grow crops such as lettuce, herbs, wheat grass and barley without the use of soil or pesticides.

The zoo will use the garden to provide fresh crops for its animals, and help cut down on the need for food deliveries to the zoo.

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