Topic: Vertical Farming

3 chapters across the catalog

Trump Op
Episode 1510 2:38:08 - 2:44:29

1510: Trump Op

Dutch Farm Closures and WEF Food Innovation Hubs

The Dutch government plans to shut down 3,000 farms to comply with EU nitrogen emission standards, sparking massive protests. Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced that the Netherlands will host the World Economic Forum's Global Coordinating Secretariat for Food Innovation Hubs, focusing on scalable, lab-grown, and plant-based food solutions.

Green Transition
Episode 1454 50:39 - 53:35

1454: Green Transition

Global Food Crisis, Vertical Farming and African Agriculture

Ursula von der Leyen outlines high-tech solutions for the growing global food crisis, including vertical farming and precision irrigation powered by renewables. The plan focuses on boosting Africa's production capacity to reduce dependency on food imports and increase resilience against climate change.

Mask Up!
Episode 1245 2:04:03 - 2:06:45

1245: Mask Up!

Robert Conte and Vertical Farming in Berkeley

Producer Robert Conte shares his success in landing a job at a vertical farm in the San Francisco Bay Area. He discusses the production of aeroponic kale and mentions his boss's opinions on local food culture, including the nickname "Gross Out" for the Grocery Outlet supermarket chain.