Women Smiles Vertical Farms
Kampala, Uganda · Operator: Women Smiles
Overview
Vertical farming system developed by women entrepreneurs in Uganda. Built from wood and recycled plastic, each unit grows 200 plants with 360-degree sun rotation and drip irrigation for efficient urban food production and waste reduction.
Citizen participation
Vertical farms made from wood and recycled plastic. Each unit grows up to 200 plants with 360-degree sun rotation and drip irrigation. Addresses urban food production and waste reduction.
Operating model
Women entrepreneur social enterprise using recycled materials for low-cost farming.
Impact
Efficient urban food production. Waste reduction. Women entrepreneur development.
Crops
- vegetables
- herbs
Scale
Each unit grows up to 200 plants
Sources（1）
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