Electro-Agriculture: Harnessing Electricity to Feed the Future

Researchers have unveiled 'electro-agriculture,' a groundbreaking method using solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into plant food, sidestepping traditional photosynthesis. Expected to slash agricultural land use by up to 94%, this technique enables indoor farming regardless of climate. Genetic engineering efforts are underway to make plants thrive on acetate, a byproduct, with promising mushroom trials. As global food insecurity looms, electro-agriculture offers a bright, efficient solution—powered by electricity and a dash of scientific ingenuity.