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	Pie in the Skay

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6-1-2008 11:49 AM

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Rumours abound of a similar skyscraper farm being developed in Las Vegas. It 
  is said that the 30-storey structure would be not just about agriculture, 
  but would house pigs too – though some have suggested the vertical pork farm 
  could be a hoax. Punchlines on a postcard, please.
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Crops would be irrigated by water recycled through the building's hydroponic 
  system and, with no soil, many diseases are ruled out – meaning no need for 
  chemical pesticides. 
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Toronto scientist Gordon Graff has created plans for a 58-floor concept 
  building – the SkyFarm – which would grow crops in the heart of the city and 
  could provide enough food for 35,000 people every day. 
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Of course, one major problem with growing produce on our roofs is the 
  quantities of soil needed, which would add unfeasible amounts of weight. 
  However, hydroponic technology – using nutrient-enriched water instead of 
  soil – could be the solution. 
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