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Urban Farming Practices

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Rooftop Gardening

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Cultivation of vegetables and greens on a building's rooftop. Advantages: Utilizes unused urban space, provides insulation to buildings, and can reduce urban heat islands.

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Hydroponics

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Soil-less cultivation system using nutrient-rich water. Advantages: Saves water, increases yield, and allows for density in planting.

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Greenhouse Gardening

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Utilizes greenhouses to create optimal growing conditions. Advantages: Year-round planting, control over microclimate, and protection from pests.

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Sheet Mulching

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Creating layered compost on the ground to enrich the soil. Advantages: Suppresses weeds, improves soil health, and reduces water needs.

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Aquaponics

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Combines aquaculture with hydroponics in a symbiotic environment. Advantages: Utilizes fish waste as nutrients for plants, conserves water, and enhances organic production.

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Permaculture

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An agricultural system designed to mimic natural ecosystems. Advantages: Sustainable, reduces waste by promoting closed-loop cycles, and increases biodiversity.

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Container Gardening

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The practice of growing plants in containers instead of planting them in the ground. Advantages: Portability, use of non-arable spaces, and easy to manage.

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Vertical Farming

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Growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often using controlled environment agriculture. Advantages: Maximizes space, uses less water and land, and suitable for urban environments.

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Community Gardening

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Shared plots of land where community members engage in collective gardening. Advantages: Promotes food security, fosters community, and educates about agriculture.

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Window Farming

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Vertical hydroponics for growing herbs and small plants in urban windows. Advantages: Utilizes vertical space, minimal resource requirements, and accessible urban farming.

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Urban Beekeeping

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The maintenance of bee colonies in urban areas. Advantages: Supports pollination for gardens, produces honey, and promotes biodiversity.

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Aeroponics

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Plants grown in an air/mist environment without the use of soil. Advantages: Lower water usage, minimal space requirement, and high oxygenation of roots.

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