Benefits
- Capable of stable year-round production
- Can be Installed on non-farmland areas, such as industrial parks and vacant stores in shopping districts
- Grow safe, high-quality agricultural produce with no or minimal pesticide use
- Possible to employ novice farmers due to the light workload and the ease of standardizing procedures
- Comfortable work environment in which the elderly and people with disabilities can work with ease
Challenges
- High energy costs and facility installation costs
- Cultivation technology yet to be established
- Lack of human resources with both cultivation skills and facility management skills
- Limited types and varieties of crops available for production