2025, Volume 33, Paper 2
ISSN: 1883-5675

What Can be Done to Encourage More Vertical Farming in Australia?

Julian Roche – University of Western Australia

Abstract

Vertical Farming may provide part of the solution to feeding a growing world population. However, evidence on what drives its adoption in particular countries is relatively sparse. Despite potential advantages in Australia, there are equally many obstacles and the concept has struggled to gain traction with investors. As a result there are still few Australian vertical farms. Qualitative research based on interviews with market participants indicates that the solution is to change policy settings that are not conducive to investment.

Keywords: Vertical Farming, Australia, land prices, financial analysis, consumer acceptance

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