Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin has suggested the development of the proof of concept for vertical farming, which is a more innovative method in agriculture.
His Royal Highness said the method could more effectively control diseases where waste from livestock and plants is reused in other circular economy sectors.
"I have researched vertical farming, a modern agricultural method where all cultivation, farming, and aquaculture activities are conducted within one structure equipped with infrastructure similar to a complete farm.
"This concept is a future agriculture method emerging from conflicts over land use, challenges posed by climate change and the increasing demand for food supplies as the world's population grows," the Terengganu Ruler said in his speech in conjunction with the Sultan of Terengganu 62th birthday celebration at Istana Syarqiyyah, here, today.
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