Agriculture plays a crucial role in the global economy. The pressure on the agricultural system continues as the population continues to grow, and many economic and geopolitical factors play a role in influencing the supply and demand of basic agricultural products that would be important for the sustainability of human civilization.

What are the implications of this accession at the height of the Ukrainian war? In other words, will this step have an impact on any possible settlement of the Ukrainian crisis?

The mere commitment of countries to zero carbon neutrality carries with it a national motivation and vision to make policies and investments geared towards fighting climate change. This contributes to increasing confidence in national markets, as such trends reassure investors that the state will be a supporter and a key partner in environmentally friendly investments and initiatives, thus creating a real partnership between government institutions and the private sector.

Although vertical farms produce more crops per acre of soil, they use far less land and water resources as well as their ability to produce crops throughout the year. However, according to the 2021 CEA World Census report, vertical farms consume on average 38.8 kWh more energy per kilogram of products than conventional farming, which has an average energy consumption of 5.4 kWh per kg.