A company called OrganiTech sells robotic greenhouses which automatically grow hydroponic crops.

OrganiTech can supply a complete set of robotic equipment plus greenhouse for $2 million. A system the size of a tennis court can produce 145,000 bags of lettuce leaves per year—that’s a yield similar to a 100-acre traditional farm.

The crops are grown without pesticides, and with one fifth the water of regular crops. In addition, huge energy savings are made since instead of shipping vegetables long distances, they can be grown locally.

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