From seed to profit: a comparative economic study of two Italian vertical farms

ObjectiveThis paper assesses the economic profitability of vertical farms producing microgreens. The study aims to estimate the financial sustainability of this class of farming systems, by classifying the most impacting costs for this sector, and if they are suitable in the Italian territory.Method...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Main Authors:	Alessandro Sebastian Amici, Diego Appicciutoli, Deborah Bentivoglio, Giacomo Staffolani, Giulia Chiaraluce, Mattia Mogetta, Adele Finco
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Subjects:	soilless agriculture hydroponic sustainability economic profitability microgreens cost analysis
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1584778/full

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