The ecosystem of vertical farms: A conceptual framework
https://doi.org/10.21323/2618-9771-2023-6-4-504-511
Abstract
The article discusses the prospects of creating vertical farms as a modern eco-friendly solution to increase the productivity of the agro-industrial complex. Throughout the work, the authors justify the need to switch from the old model of food security to a new one, which is based on innovative agricultural technologies. In particular, the nature of vertical farms, their organization models, as well as their relevance for the “smart city” concept are considered. The paper discusses the ecosystem of vertical farms and the role of various stakeholders. The importance of vertical farms for digital transformation of agriculture is demonstrated.
About the Authors
Yu. A. Dovganeva
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuliya A. Dovganeva, Assistant, Graduate School of Service and Trade, Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade
50, Novorossiyskaya str., 50, Saint-Petersburg, 194021, Tel.: +7–953–348–77–51
Yu. V. Katrashova
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuliya V. Katrashova, Bachelor of «Public administration» direction, Graduate School of Administrative Management, Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade
50, Novorossiyskaya str., 50, Saint-Petersburg, 194021, Tel.: +7–999–537–30–58
T. V. Kirillova
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatyana V. Kirillova, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Docent, Graduate School of Service and Trade, Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade
50, Novorossiyskaya str., 50, Saint-Petersburg, 194021, Tel.: +7–921–570–00–02
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