YOGYAKARTA - Urbanization that occurs quickly makes agricultural space more limited. However, the need for food continues to grow. In this case, data-based indoor farming technology and AI for big cities are here as smart solutions that allow food production to continue in the midst of densely populated cities.
By combining sensor data, IoT, and artificial intelligence, this agricultural system is automatically able to regulate humidity, nutrition, lighting, and temperature to get optimal results.
Reporting from rtechnology, Indoor farming is an agricultural method carried out in closed spaces (for example buildings, warehouses, or containers) that are digitally controlled.
When combined with AI (Artificial Intelligence) and big data, this technology has the following advantages:
This has been proven in research from the University at Buffalo (2024) which shows that AI can reduce indoor farming energy consumption by 30% without reducing yields.
There are several benefits that can be obtained from indoor farming technology for big cities, including:
Vertical agricultural systems allow for high-intensity production in limited land. Hydroponic or aeroponic methods can also save up to 90% of water compared to traditional agriculture.
By determining close locations for consumers, food distribution becomes faster, fresher, and environmentally friendly, so as to reduce the footprint of carbon (food miles).
AI technology is able to regulate LED and cooling only when needed, suppressing electricity consumption without decreasing plant quality.
Because it is made in a closed space, this system does not depend on extreme weather or urban air pollution.
There are several challenges of implementation in big cities to consider, among others:
However, because the potential gained can be long-term, more and more startups and big city governments have started investing in this system.
There are several strategies that can be applied in big cities in Indonesia, for example:
Utilizing local market demand data to determine the types of plants most needed, such as kale, lettuce, or pakcoy for city restaurants.
The roof space of buildings and industrial areas can be converted into smart vertical farms.
It takes collaboration between agritech startups, universities, and the government so that initial investment costs can be reduced and adoption is widespread.
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