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The agriculture sector continues to seek effective solutions to achieve food security and safety given the country's rising population. But while the government has implemented various initiatives to boost local farming and elevate livelihoods, it can only do so much.

This is where private companies like Urban Greens come in, working as engines of growth towards sustainable domestic food production. The Manila-based agri-tech and urban farming company is doing its part via hydroponics, often called soilless farming, where crops are fed nutrient-rich water.