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The Guardian
Underground farmers address food crisis
Researchers in North Yorkshire have established the world's deepest underground farm at Boulby Mine to test growing crops like lettuce and pak choi, aiming to reduce the high energy costs of traditional vertical farming. The project, a collaboration between Sheffield University and Farm Urban, seeks to demonstrate the viability of farming in disused mine tunnels to support increased food production and address food security concerns amid recent extreme weather events. The 12-month study is progressing well, producing some successful crops and exploring the potential for scaling up, while also reusing redundant mines to create jobs and improve access to fresh produce in deprived areas.
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