Vertical farming is a form of controlled indoor farming typically focussing on the production of plant-based food in urban and peri-urban areas. This podcast highlights both drivers and barriers affecting development and needs required to boost development and growth. Invited guests were Dr. Titta Kotilainen a senior scientist working at the Natural Resources Institute Finland and Ramin Ebrahimnejad a project manager of the Association for Vertical Farming e.V. Dr. Nils Borchard moderated the discussion.