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An inside view of the Plantagon Greenhouse for urban agriculture (without music)

An inside view of the Plantagon greenhouse for vertical farming in urban areas. The Plantagon minimizes the need for energy, water and pesticides - as well as transportation- in the production of greens and vegetables. By Plantagon. Animation: Åke Olsson
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