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The only way is up: vertical farming presents a significant investment opportunity - Rize ETF

According to the World Wildlife Fund, global food production currently accounts for one-third of greenhouse gases, 80% of deforestation, 70% of terrestrial biodiversity loss and 70% of all freshwater use.

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

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... What if there was a solution to feed our growing population in a sustainable way that was better for the planet and more resilient and flexible in the face of climate uncertainty and supply chain disruption? What if this solution was also closer to the consumer, offered higher crop yields and used smaller amounts of water and land versus traditional farming techniques? Vertical farming does just that and is becoming a burgeoning sector.

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