THE ROLE OF INDOOR SMART GARDENS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMART AGRICULTURE IN URBAN AREAS

Branko Miodrag Mihailović; Katica Radosavljević; Vesna Popović

doi:10.59267/ekoPolj2302453M

Authors

Branko Miodrag Mihailović Institute of Agricultural Economics, Volgina Street no. 15, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2398-6568
Katica Radosavljević Associate Faculty of Economics, Kamenička Street no. 6, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5609-8399
Vesna Popović Institute of Agricultural Economics, Volgina Street no. 15, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1018-2461

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59267/ekoPolj2302453M

Keywords:

indoor smart garden, urban farming, environmental sustainability, food production, urban areas

Abstract

The increasing global population and urbanization have led to a growing interest in urban farming to provide sustainable food production. Indoor smart gardens, a new form of urban farming, have emerged as an innovative and technology-based solution to urban agriculture. This paper explores the role of indoor smart gardens in modern urban farming and their potential impact on food production, environmental sustainability, and human health. Consequently, comparison was used of traditional outdoor farming vs. indoor smart gardening. Also, a comparative study was conducted using the case study of two leading brands of indoor smart gardens: Aerogarden and Click & Grow. The research’s results show that smart gardens have significant potential to revolutionize urban farming practices and address the growing demand for food production in urban areas. Our review of the literature and case study showed that smart gardens can significantly increase food production, improve environmental sustainability, and enhance human health in urban areas.

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Author Biographies

Branko Miodrag Mihailović, Institute of Agricultural Economics, Volgina Street no. 15, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia

Katica Radosavljević, Associate Faculty of Economics, Kamenička Street no. 6, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Vesna Popović, Institute of Agricultural Economics, Volgina Street no. 15, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia

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