The daughter of an Australian coal miner has developed a novel method of vertical farming and is now using it to establish a business in Vietnam. One Dutch investment firm estimates the company's potential worth at $1 billion. Produce grown in this cutting-edge vertical farm emits zero nett greenhouse gases and does not contribute to fertiliser or pesticide pollution. Epicure sat down with Lyndal and discussed how You and your loved ones can eat the healthiest, most sustainably sourced food possible while simultaneously doing your part to protect the planet.

As the world confronts escalating environmental challenges—from climate change and biodiversity loss to water scarcity and soil degradation—agriculture sits at the heart of the crisis. The irony is stark: while farming feeds the planet, it also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and ecosystem disruption. With a growing global population and diminishing natural resources, the need for a new approach to food production has never been more urgent.