World's deepest vertical farm opens inside a disused Yorkshire mine

24 Jul 2026 · Originally published 23 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: MSN

A new vertical farm has begun operations 120 metres underground in a former mine shaft in North Yorkshire. By using controlled conditions deep beneath the surface, the facility aims to grow produce year-round with significantly reduced energy and water consumption.

Source: r/GoodNewsUK North Yorkshire

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