Life cycle cost analysis of tomato production in innovative urban agriculture systems

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This paper analyzed the economic viability of tomato production in an innovative rooftop urban agriculture system using a life cycle cost methodology. Data was collected from direct measurements and various sources. Results showed that the main cost drivers for tomato production were labor (24.7%), the rooftop greenhouse structure (15%), external pest control (12.6%), and rainwater consumption (9.5%), totaling 61.8% of costs.