In fact its important to note that there are several benefits to vertical farming, as the ability to control the environment, reduce water usage, and minimize the need for pesticides. There are, however, some downsides to vertical farming, such as high initial costs and special equipment requirements. Climate management is the biggest challenge in vertical farming. Maintaining the cooling, dehumidification, and heating is required to manage the temperature and humidity of the grow space. In vertical farming, the primary source of heat is the lighting, followed by motors used to operate fans, pumps, and automation. Such hazards might include dirt and bacteria from workers, chemicals hazards in the nutrient medium and water cleanliness and safety, as well as post-farm handling activities including sorting, trimming and transportation. Like most things in life, vertical farms also have their drawbacks. The first challenge is high energy consumption due to the lack of natural sunlight and water. Both of these inputs must be provided by using electricity, which may not be ideal depending on location. Moreover, a lot of crops need a bit of wind to develop tall, strong stalks, needed later when they are carrying heavy loads before harvest. As a result, indoor farms are severely limited, and have a hard time growing things besides simple greens

Vertical farming is a cost-intensive endeavor, as every step of the process from finding the right facilities to choosing the best-performing crops requires a substantial amount of money. Land prices alone greatly increase the initial upfront costs, as land in urban areas is usually very expensive. Vertical farms might also be erected on barren land that is unsuitable for regular cultivation. Equipment prices put further strain on the budgets of many vertical farming startups. Most vertical farms require costly equipment such as climate controls, shelving units, LED lights, water lines, computers, and so on. Temperature and humidity, air circulation and HVAC equipment location are three challenges growers face. Proper sunlight, air and water multiple uses of machine or parts of machine and limited market demand and acceptance concern for safety in operation. Vertical farming save space, allow you extra mobility, give you many planting options, and improve your home, among other advantages. The possible disadvantages include additional maintenance and potential expenses. Still, planting a vertical farm is a worthwhile endeavor. Vertical farming uses less land and water, ensures consistency, and cuts transport costs and carbon emissions. The disadvantages are capital outlay, especially for commercially viable units, sophisticated technology requiring specialized expertise, and it uses lots of electricity.