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Vertical Farming Systems Engineer
Designs indoor farms that grow food using a fraction of the land and water
£40k–£85k Climate-driven
What it involves
Engineers the lighting, climate control, hydroponics and automation systems that let vertical farms produce crops year-round in urban warehouses with minimal water use.
Skills & knowledge needed
Controlled environment agricultureAutomation systemsPlant scienceSystems engineeringData analysis
Why it's emerging now
Vertical farming addresses food security, water scarcity and supply chain resilience simultaneously.
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