Urban horticultural systems such as hydroponics and aquaponics in greenhouse and vertical farms provide opportunities for a closed-loop agricultural production system with relatively short food supply chains. This session showcases case studies of closed-loop urban agricultural systems in Australia.
Speakers
Ken Oner, Hydroponic tomato producer, Director, Emporium-Direct Pty. Ltd.
Dr Floris Van Ogtrop, Theme Leader – Urban Agriculture, Sydney Institute of Agriculture, The University of Sydney
Andrew McIllwain, General Manager Operations at Green Camel
