As cities expand and rural land is swallowed by development, one thing is becoming clear: the future of farming is vertical. But while urban agriculture is on the rise, most solutions remain stuck in an outdated model — plastic pipes, PVC frames, and expensive tech-heavy systems that are impractical at scale, especially in underserved communities.

That’s where Baba Zuwa steps in.

Our patent-pending design reimagines what hydroponics can be. Instead of rigid PVC towers or sprawling horizontal beds, Baba Zuwa uses layered outdoor fabric panels — tarpaulin and polyester felt — mounted vertically to walls, fences, or frames. Each panel has 32 to 96 planting sites, and the entire system is gravity-fed and closed-loop, using a fraction of the water required by soil-based farming.

By getting crops off the ground, we eliminate many of the challenges traditional farmers face: soil degradation, pests, erosion, and physical space limitations. The modular nature of the system means it can be installed in tight alleyways, small patios, schoolyards, or even the side of a home. It’s built for real-world conditions — sun, dust, and time.

This isn’t a luxury solution for high-tech greenhouses. It’s a grassroots tool for the global majority. Whether you're in a megacity apartment or a rural village with no farmland left, you can now grow food in ways that weren’t possible before.

Baba Zuwa isn’t just changing how we farm. It’s redefining where we farm — and who gets to farm.

For educational institutions, NGOs, or governments exploring sustainable urban agriculture, we invite collaboration. Together, we can build a future where fresh food grows anywhere — and everywhere.