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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
10214CS501
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
WINTER SEMESTER(2024-2025)
REVIEW - I
“VERTICAL FARMING IN RURAL AREAS”
SUPERVISED BY PRESENTED BY
Dr. P. J. Beslin Pajila 1. T. Teja Kumar (VTU25684) (23UECS0895)

Assistant Professor 2. C. Hemanth Chowdary (VTU25841) (23UECS0703)
3. k. Sai Charan (VTU25903) (23UECS0764)
BATCH NO: 231 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 13-12-2024

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AGENDA
• ABSTRACT
• OBJECTIVE
• INTRODUCTION ABOUT VILLAGE
• SURVEY
• SURVEY ANALYSIS
• SOCIETY RELEVANT PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
• NOVEL IDEA GENERATION
• PROTOTYPE/DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SOLUTION
• PHOTOS ,VIDEO WITH AUTHENTICATED SIGNATURES.
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ABSTRACT
• Vertical farming is a sustainable solution for the future in agriculture sector.

• Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural technique that involves
cultivating crops in vertically stacked layers or controlled environments.
• Designed to address challenges like land scarcity, water shortages, and food
security, vertical farming maximizes crop yield while minimizing resource
consumption.
• vertical farming optimizes resource efficiency, using up to 95% less water
and significantly less land compared to traditional farming
• It also reduces the environmental footprint by cutting down on transportation
and eliminating the need for harmful pesticides.
• Equip local farmers with the knowledge and skills needed for informed
decision-making in agriculture.
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OBJECTIVES
Aim of the Project: The main advantage of utilizing vertical farming

technologies is the increased crop yield that comes with a smaller unit area of
land requirement. The increased ability to cultivate a larger variety of crops at
once because crops do not share the same plots of land while growing is
another sought-after advantage. Additionally, crops are resistant to weather
disruptions because of their placement indoors, meaning less crops lost to
extreme or unexpected weather occurrences. Lastly, because of its limited land
usage, vertical farming is less disruptive to the native plants and animals,
leading to further conservation of the local flora and fauna.
Scope of the Project: Vertical farming is a method of growing crops in
vertically stacked layers or hanging plants from vertical structures. It's a
promising solution to food security challenges in areas with limited arable
land, such as urban areas and regions with rapid urbanization. vertical farming
has the potential to deal with India's issue of food scarcity and lack of arable
land and water.

INTRODUCTION ABOUT VILLAGE
Ammireddy Nagar, situated in the Nandyal district and recognized as a well-

developed town in Andhra Pradesh , faces the pressing challenge of
insufficient of land and agriculture in rural areas. With the escalating demand
for timely and field, there is a need for an innovative solution to empower local
farmers. Envisaging the future, the implementation of vertical farming in that
area using floor model in the field . This technology could efficiently provide
different types of crops they can produce easily and more production in rural
farmers in Nandyal, enabling informed decision-making and fostering
agricultural sustainability.

SURVEY-DETAILS
This survey aims to gather information about peoples experience and

preference regarding the use of Vertical framing in rural areas. The data
collected helped us to analyze crops in Nandyal district in Andhra Pradesh , we
can gather all the data of the cultivating crops from farmers or local
authorities. we want to look at trends over time and how they correlate with
agricultural outcomes.
For cultivation details, we might collect data on different types of

crops grown, areas under cultivation, yields, and any specific challenges or
successes faced by farmers in the region. This can involve surveys, interviews
with farmers, or data from agricultural department. Once we have the data, we
can analyze trends, correlations, and identify any patterns or factors
influencing agricultural productivity in the region.

SURVEY DETAILS
This survey aims to gather insights into the use of vertical farming in rural
areas. Your responses will help us understand user preferences and
expectations in this domain.
1.What is one of the biggest challenges farmers face due to climate
change?
2. Why is access to credit a major issue for many farmers?
3.What are some common pests and diseases that affect crops, and how do
they impact farmers?
4. What are some of the challenges faced by small-scale farmers?

SURVEY DETAILS
5. What strategies can be adopted to improve the marketing and pricing of

agricultural products?
6. Why do farmers grow some crops in particular areas and not in other
areas?
7.Why should farmers grow different crops one after another on the same
land?
8.What are the most important factors to consider when selecting seeds
For your crops?

SURVEY ANALYSIS
1.One of the biggest challenges farmers face due to climate change is the
increasing unpredictability of weather patterns.This includes more frequent
and severe droughts, floods, and heatwaves, which can devastate crops and
livestock.
2.The major issue for many farmers is High Interest Rates from Informal
Lenders, Seasonal Income Fluctuations, risk and Uncertainty in Agriculture,
Many farmers, especially smallholders, own little land or assets that can be
used as collateral for loans, This makes it difficult for them to secure formal
credit from banks or financial institution.
3.Pathogenic diseases are another type of crop-damaging factors.
Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses affect different parts of the
crop through various means. Crops could be protected from these diseases by
using pesticides and biocontrol agents.

SURVEY ANALYSIS
4.(1)There is lack of availability of water for irrigation. (2) Most of the farmers
have small holdings which are uneconomical. (3) The high yielding variety of
seeds, chemical fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides etc are expensive and our
farmers find it difficult to purchase these.
5. There are many marketing strategies that can be used to promote agricultural
products. Some common strategies include using social media, participating in
trade shows and exhibitions, conducting market research, and creating
marketing materials such as brochures and website content.
6. Different crops are grown in different regions because growing of crops
depends upon the geographical conditions, demand of produce, labour and
level of technology. Favourable topography of soil, climates also play an
important role in selection of crops to be grown in that area.

SURVEY ANALYSIS
7. Farmers grow different crops on the same land, a practice called crop
rotation, to improve soil health and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers
and pesticides is called crop rotation.
8. There are various methods for seed selection which are selected on
different bases such as selection of disease resistance, yield potential,
germination rate, drought resistance, pest resistance etc.

SOCIETY RELEVANT PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
• Rapid Urbanization: As cities expand, the demand for land increases, often
leading to the reduction of agricultural and recreational spaces. Urban sprawl
contributes to overcrowding, reducing the amount of available land.
• Population Increase: With global population growth, especially in densely
populated regions, the need for housing, infrastructure, and services rises,
putting more pressure on available land.
• Food Security: Less available farmland makes it difficult to produce enough
food to meet the demands of a growing population. This can lead to food
shortages, higher food prices, and reliance on imports.
• Rural vs. Urban Divide: Rural areas face difficulties in land access due to
increasing urban encroachment, while urban areas become more expensive to
live in due to the shortage of land for housing and commercial use.
• Climate Change: Changes in climate patterns reduce the fertility of certain
lands, making them less suitable for agriculture. This further compounds
food security problems.
PROTOTYPE/DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SOLUTION
• FLOAT: A vertical farming system made from recycled materials like bio-
polymers and plastic bottles. FLOAT's design is intended to be sustainable
and use materials in a closed loop.
• Sky Greens: A low-carbon system that uses rotating shelves to grow plants.
• Tower Hydroponic Units: The first built examples of vertical farms,

developed in Armenia.
• Bioclimatic Skyscraper: A mixed-use building designed by Ken Yeang that
combines living units and food production.
• Automated vertical farming setup: A design that uses a dual lead screw
mechanism to provide smooth motion to the Stacker.

PHOTOS ,VIDEO WITH AUTHENTICATED
SIGNATURES.

PHOTOS ,VIDEO WITH AUTHENTICATED
SIGNATURES.

AUTHENTICATED SIGNATURES PROOF
AND DETAIL

SCOPE OF IMPLEMENTATION IN MINOR
PROJECT-1
▪ Water Efficiency: Vertical farming is dependent on these systems based
on hydroponics, aeroponics, or aquaponics, which use 70-95% less water
than conventional agriculture.
▪ From Rooftops and Buildings: Skyscrapers, used rooftops, and
basements of buildings can be assigned to farming activity to make use
of otherwise unutilized areas.
▪ Land Scarcity: Vertical farming enables crop production in the urban
space where horizontal farming fails due to deficiency of space.
▪ Alignment with the smart city: Vertical farms can easily fit into the
ecosystem in IoT and smart techniques to use resources efficiently and
keep track of crop health.
▪ Reduction of Waste: Artificial environments dictate the loss of crops
due to pests, diseases, and changes in weather patterns.
▪ The sustainable running of technology is achieved through networking
up with sunshine energy, direct from solar panels.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

“VERTICAL FARMING IN RURAL AREAS”

Dr. P. J. Beslin Pajila 1. T. Teja Kumar (VTU25684) (23UECS0895)

BATCH NO: 231 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 13-12-2024

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• Vertical farming is a sustainable solution for the future in agriculture sector.

BATCH NO: 231 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 13-12-2024 3

Aim of the Project: The main advantage of utilizing vertical farming

BATCH NO: 231 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 13-12-2024 4

Ammireddy Nagar, situated in the Nandyal district and recognized as a well-

BATCH NO:231 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING 13-12-2024 5

This survey aims to gather information about peoples experience and

For cultivation details, we might collect data on different types of

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5. What strategies can be adopted to improve the marketing and pricing of

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• Tower Hydroponic Units: The first built examples of vertical farms,

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