Production and value addition of natural products using smart farming
Jai-Eok Park1,*
1Smart Farm Research Center, KIST Gangneung Institute of Natural Products
Correspondence to: *Jai-Eok Park
Smart Farm Research Center, KIST Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, 679, Saimdang-ro, Gangneung 25451, Korea
Tel: +82-33-650-3643
E-mail: j-park@kist.re.kr
Smart Farm Research Center, KIST Gangneung Institute of Natural Products, 679, Saimdang-ro, Gangneung 25451, Korea
Tel: +82-33-650-3643
E-mail: j-park@kist.re.kr
Received October 15, 2024; Revised October 29, 2024; Accepted October 30, 2024.
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- Abstract
- Smart farms and vertical farms are emerging as innovative paradigms driving the production and commercialization of high-value natural products. Unlike traditional agriculture, which responds slowly to climate change and shifting consumer demands, smart farms utilize advanced digital technologies and precise environmental control to quickly meet market needs by adjusting target traits. This ensures a stable supply of high-quality natural products for industries such as functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, boosting product diversity and competitiveness. These farms optimize specific components through cultivation, producing high-value materials that meet consumer needs and promote sustainable growth. These technologies improve efficiency and sustainability, enabling data-driven decisions that guide agriculture’s future. Furthermore, the integration of agriculture and the food industry through models like ‘Farm to Table’ strengthens their complementary relationship, creating new opportunities. Government support, industry innovation, academic research, and increasing consumer awareness of sustainable products are essential to advancing the industrialization of food materials and positioning agriculture as a future economic driver.
- Keywords : natural products, smart farm, vertical farm, precision agriculture, functional component enhancement
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