Smart food urban farming is the practice of growing nutritious food in urban areas through the use of revolutionary farming technology.
In this two-week course from Universiti Malaya, you’ll dive into the concept of smart food urban farming by comparing the practice against traditional farming. You’ll also explore how these new technological farms can strengthen overall farm resilience.
Smart food urban farms can be hugely transformative for urban citizens, helping them reconnect with nature, reclaim public spaces, recover from disasters, and gain income. They can also be used to protect biodiversity by reducing the use of land resources.
You’ll explore the different types of smart urban farms and how other modern systems can transform agriculture in urban areas. You’ll also learn about types of soilless growth media that can accelerate food production in urban areas.
With the guidance of expert educators throughout this course, you’ll be equipped with a strong focus on the development of sustainable smart food urban farming and its significance.
LEAD EDUCATOR DR TAN BOON CHIN He is a senior lecturer at the Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR) at the Universiti Malaya (UM). |