- Power outages and/or system failure can easily destroy the production system . - Initial costs and energy requirements are substantially higher than those of unconditioned farms . - GHG emissions may be higher than conventional rural agriculture  and full mitigation potential only realised with low-energy systems . - Commodities are often limited to short-cycled crops such as leafy vegetables and herbs, and the produce is more expensive, making it difficult for the urban poor to access . :unselected: :unselected:
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