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With rapid urbanization, many people live in apartments with no garden space, making it difficult to access fresh and pesticide-free vegetables. While terrace gardening and hydroponics are available, they are often expensive, bulky, or require technical knowledge, which discourages beginners.
The smart urban farming kit would be a plug-and-grow modular system that can fit in a balcony, window, or kitchen corner. It would combine hydroponics with IoT-based sensors to monitor water, nutrients, and light. The system would self-regulate most functions, leaving minimal effort for the user. A connected mobile app would guide users step by step—from planting seeds to harvesting—while also sending reminders when action is required. Additionally, the app could show growth progress, money saved, and environmental impact (such as reduced carbon emissions from avoiding transported produce).
Beneficiaries include:
Urban families and individuals – who gain access to fresh, chemical-free vegetables at home.
Communities – as local farming reduces pressure on supply chains and creates more resilient food systems.
Society at large – through lower food miles, reduced packaging waste, and greater food security.
This matters to me because food safety and affordability are growing concerns. I’ve seen how rising vegetable costs and pesticide use affect households. A solution that empowers people to grow their own food—even in limited spaces—could improve health, reduce costs, and encourage sustainable living.
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