The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) on Thursday said it is offering several urban farming technologies that can be adopted in Metro Manila to help strengthen the region’s food security.
DoST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said smart agriculture is not limited to large agricultural lands but can also be implemented in urban areas through greenhouse farming for high-value crops, vertical farming, and aquaculture, even with limited space and materials.
He said these smart farming methods can be adopted by communities as well as individual households.
“They can grow a wide variety of vegetables and even crayfish using drums. These technologies can be introduced even in your own home,” Mr. Solidum said during a press conference of the National Capital Region’s (NCR) Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week.
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