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Prover Module 1
Modelling of Vertical Farming Systems
Modelling of Vertical Farming Systems
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Prover Module 1
Last updated: September 11, 2025
Curriculum
8 Sections
37 Lessons
1 Day
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SECTION 1 – Introduction to Vertical Farming
5
1.1
What is Vertical Farming?
1.2
Why Vertical Farming?
1.3
Sustainability & Urban Agriculture
1.4
Careers in Vertical Farming
1.5
Scenario – based activity: Design you first Vertical Farm
SECTION 2 – Commonly Grown Crops
5
2.1
Which Crops thrive in Vertical Farms?
2.2
Vertical Farming Crops
2.3
Root Vegetables & Fruit Trees in VF
2.4
Crops and VF techniques
2.5
Scenario – based activity: Crop Choice Challenge
SECTION 3 – Vertical Farming Techniques
6
3.1
Hydroponics – The most common VF technique
3.2
Aeroponics – Precision & Efficiency
3.3
Aquaponics – Circular Farming
3.4
Comparing VF Techniques
3.5
How to choose the right technique
3.6
Scenario – based activity: System match
SECTION 4 – Systems Design Options
7
4.1
Choosing the Right System Design
4.2
Stacked Horizontal Systems
4.3
Multi-floor and warehouse systems
4.4
Green walls and Vertical panels
4.5
Cylindrical & Rotating Units
4.6
Design comparison
4.7
Scenario-based activity: Design your space
SECTION 5- Overview of the agricultural sector and challenges in the Western Balkans
5
5.1
Agriculture – A key sector in the Western Balkans
5.2
Main structural challenges
5.3
Skills gap in Agritech and Vertical Farming
5.4
Opportunities for the WB region
5.5
Scenario-based activity: Turning a challenge into opportunity
SECTION 6 – DSS: Technical Setup Guidelines for the WB context
6
6.1
What is a Decision Support System?
6.2
DSS inputs and parameters
6.3
Key steps to set up a VF system
6.4
Consideration for the WB region
6.5
Example of DSS output
6.6
Scenario-based activity: Build with data
SECTION 7 - Exercise: Create your VF models
2
7.1
Objectives of the exercise
7.2
Step-by-step instructions
SECTION 8 -Test your knowledge
2
8.1
Instructions for learners
8.2
Test your knowledge
10 Questions
Instructor
prover
33 Students
3 Courses
Free
Student:
11 Students
Lesson:
37 Lessons
Duration:
1 Day
Quiz:
1 Quiz
Level:
Beginner
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