Can vertical farming fix global food distribution? | Nexus

How can we solve global food distribution challenges?

Bringing food production closer to consumers
9 March 2026

Global supply chains are vulnerable to disruption and food often travels thousands of kilometres before reaching consumers. This video explores how vertical farming is changing the equation by growing food closer to where people live. 

Short, sharp points of view on:

  • How geopolitical shifts and extreme weather are stressing food systems
  • How automation and site reuse are making vertical farms more viable
  • What automation and energy efficiency mean for scaling production
  • The investment strategies needed to support infrastructure-heavy setups

 

This conversation offers concrete strategies for building food system resilience and unlocking new models for local production.
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