Visitors checking out the various urban farming techniques at Central i-City mall.
WITH the rising trend of urban farming amid the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more city folk have started to plant leafy greens at home.
Despite the cramped and compact spaces common among high-rise residences, urban farming seems to fit in just well.
Urban farming industry players believe that it is the next big thing for them.
Cityfarm Sdn Bhd co-founder Jayden Koay said the urban farming system be it hydroponics or aquaponics allowed city dwellers to plant vegetables in small spaces at home.
“Urbanisation is a global issue and when a city is overpopulated, food security can be a problem to its residents.