ABOUT hydroponics
Vertical farming is the practice of growing crops using soilless farming techniques such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics in vertically stacked layers. It often incorporates controlled-environment agriculture, which aims to optimise plant growth with nutrients, lighting and pH. Vertical farming is perfect for high density living areas or to save space.
BENEFITS OF vertical FARMING
Learn more about VERTICAL GARDENS
Hydroponics is simply described as growing plants without soil. Hydroponics allows you to control more of the variables including pH levels, lighting and nutrients for optimal plant growth and produce yields. Water is the main method of delivering the nutrients to the plant’s roots, combined with growing media to help support the plant. Hydroponically grown plants dip their roots directly into nutrient-rich solutions, so plants get more of what they need much faster and easier. Hydroponic farming can be used in locations where soil conditions are too poor to support farming, or where space is limited. It can be done anytime and anywhere!
ABOUT vertical farming
GRANTS & FUNDING
The Australian and state Governments provide a range of grants and funding opportunities that your school might be eligible to access. Below are some options that Urban Green Farms can assist with:
2026 Round opens January 2026.
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Projects that promote sustainability, environmental education, and positive environmental change within the school.
Your school can apply for funding of up to $20,000 through THE School Impact Program, for projects and programs that will help Students and Educators Thrive.
2026 Round opens 27th January 2026.
Funding is available for projects that divert waste from landfill, such as paper and cardboard, food waste, single-use packaging and recycling.
This whole-school healthy eating initiative aims to increase opportunities for Queensland primary school children to learn about and eat more vegetables and fruit.
Fosters student learning, health and wellbeing. It encourages schools to utilise their outdoor spaces and promote a lifelong connection with the natural environment.
We’re proud to support regional schools by investing in STEM education initiatives that bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to life.
2026 Rounds open Term 1 2026.
Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania is looking for impactful project ideas designed to improve environmental sustainability in Tasmanian schools.
2026 Round Opens Soon
Junior Landcare grants help bring sustainability into classrooms across Australia to teach children how to care for their local environment.