How urban vertical farms can help cities become food-sufficient
Is it possible to be food-independent? According to FAO, more and more people will reside in city centers by 2050 [1]. Along with climate change pressure, this fact raises the […]
Hydroponic Cultivation
How to Choose the Best Growing Medium for Hydroponic Farming
Hydroponics is a soilless technique for growing plants in water imbued with essential nutrients. This method is gaining popularity due to its numerous advantages, including higher yields, efficient water usage, […]
Technologies in Hydroponics – Automation, Control and High Performance
The technology referred to here is the method of growing crops without soil. Instead of using traditional soil-based farming, I utilized various soilless techniques such as NFT, DWC, Drip Irrigation, Aeroponics, wick […]
AI-based Pest detection in hydroponics farming
AI-based pest detection in hydroponics farming involves using artificial intelligence and computer vision techniques to identify and classify plant pests and diseases. Here are more specific details on how it […]
Automation in harvesting and processing of hydroponic crops
Technology plays a significant role in streamlining and optimizing the harvesting and processing of hydroponic crops, including washing, drying, packaging, and storing. Here’s how technology (smart farming) is used in […]
The challenge of producing red lettuce variety on an indoor farm
Indoor farming mimics nature to produce plants with commercially desirable characteristics. The ultimate goal of indoor farming (Vertical, City farming, Greenhouse Farming) is to produce or grow fresh, tasty, and […]
Integrated management of Pythium in Hydroponic Lettuce
*Co-author: Yasmin Barkat, Horticulturist & Hydroponic Farming (Trainer), Mymaximus, Dubai, UAE The constantly increasing earth’s population creates an urgent and challenging need to cover the higher demand for food. Every […]
The Potential for Combining Hydroponics and Crop Circle Farming with Traditional Practices
Integrating Traditional and Innovative Farming – Hybrid Farming System Hydroponics and crop circle farming are powerful and sustainable farming techniques on their own, but their integration with traditional practices can […]
Best Practices for Successful Hydroponics and Crop Circle Farming
For farmers looking to venture into hydroponics and crop circle farming, adopting best practices is crucial for success. Attention to factors like nutrient balance, pest management, and climate control ensures […]
How Crop Circle Farming and Hydroponics can help Farmers in South Africa
South Africa’s agricultural sector plays a vital role in its economy, providing employment to millions of people and contributing significantly to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Yet, traditional farming methods […]
Challenges of Hydroponics Farming and how to overcome them
I am confident writing this article because whatever I am going to mention is 100% from my experience, and I am very thankful that I have made many mistakes while […]
Different types of hydroponics systems and how they work
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using a nutrient-rich solution that is used is delivered directly to plants’ roots. This method of growing plants has several advantages […]
Circular Food Innovations: Understanding the Concepts and Application to Aquaculture
From Linear to Circular: Harnessing the Power of Food Innovations in African Aquaculture and Horticulture In recent years, food production has been aiming to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Hydroponics Farming: From Seed to Harvest
Hydroponics is a game-changing method that allows for year-round cultivation in any environment and enables higher yields with less water usage. This article will present the basics of hydroponics, from […]
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