The Farm of the Future Is Portable

The Farm of the Future Is Portable

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The video discusses the lack of innovation in agriculture over the past 10,000 years and highlights the need for disruption to produce high-quality, affordable food. It focuses on China's growing middle class and the increasing demand for food. Alesca Life, a Beijing startup, is using vertical farming technology in shipping containers to address this demand. The process involves climate-controlled environments and recirculated water, allowing for more frequent harvests. Despite high setup costs, Alesca Life targets high-end restaurants. The company is also exploring global expansion, including testing in the Middle East and potential future applications in outer space.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons agriculture has not innovated significantly in the past 10,000 years?

Lack of interest from scientists

Limited technological benefits

High cost of innovation

Sufficient food supply

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of Alesca Life's farming method?

Climate-controlled environments

Manual watering systems

Dependence on seasonal weather

Use of traditional soil-based farming

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times a year can Alesca Life's vertical farm harvest compared to a typical farm?

26 times

20 to 22 times

4 to 6 times

10 to 12 times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are Alesca Life's vegetables more expensive than traditionally grown ones?

Limited availability

They are grown in rare soil

High setup and operational costs

Exclusive to certain regions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future possibility does Alesca Life consider for its farming technology?

Developing new soil types

Focusing on fruit production

Growing vegetables in outer space

Expanding to rural areas