China: 2 ha rooftop greenhouse opened in Shandong – Sky Farm, 18 meters above the ground
We aim to construct over 100 ‘sky farms’ in China
HortiDaily
May 23, 2023
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Sky Farm, a 30-acre vertical farm, has been constructed atop a five-story building in the Guoshun Green Building Low Carbon and Steel Intelligent Technology Demonstration Industrial Park in Changqing District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. The farm is filled with high-quality produce such as tomatoes and cucumbers. “This is the first facility-type sky farm in China, pioneered by Guoshun,” shared Lü Hewu, of Shandong Guoshun Construction Group.
Looking to the future, Lü Hewu announced plans for expansion, stating, “Based on the Sky Farm demonstration project, we aim to construct over 100 ‘sky farms’ in China, considering different environments and production conditions. These urban agricultural production clusters are not limited to tomatoes and cucumbers but can include various crops such as flowers, berries, and fruits, depending on the local conditions and climate.”
Furthermore, Lü Hewu discussed the potential of urban agri-tourism, explaining, “Our sky farm is open to the public, offering visitors, including children and adults, the opportunity to learn and experience modern agriculture. Through this direct and effective way of promoting agricultural development, we aim to enhance understanding of the benefits of modern agriculture, reduce prejudices against agriculture, and encourage more young people to pursue careers in this field.”
