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In the cool, hilly area of Kundasang in Ranau, about 100 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, a small group of young farmers are trying their hand at cultivating vegetables using aquaponic and hydroponic techniques. Under the guidance of the Kinabalu Area Farmers Organisation (PPK), the farmers based in Kampung Desa Aman in Kundasang have gone …
Aquaponic Farming Promises Higher Yields For Kundasang Farmers Read More »
Greenery covered skyscrapers have become fairly commonplace in recent years, but what if, as well as bringing some nature into cities, they could also be used to grow food? Such is the thinking behind the “Farmscraper” by Italian company which the firm says could feed up to 40,000 people a year. The Farmscraper, which has …
“Farmscraper” Combines Office Skyscraper With Hydroponic Farm Read More »
In UAE, it is necessary to import food because the arid environment is not conducive to growing a variety of leafy plants. While importing food ensures the population does not go hungry, it often results in more expensive, less fresh food, with a lower nutrient density. And, as we saw with covid-19 last year, food …
Freight shipping rates first rose in Autumn 2020, and continue to climb in 2021, especially for international shipping prices. According to Freightos, the cost of a shipping container is up 80% since November 2020 and has almost tripled over the past year. The price surge impacts all goods transported by sea, air, or truck freight …
Vernon Graham DECEMBER 18, 2020 Australia is looking to become more engaged with the global swing to high-technology horticulture in urban areas. High-tech urban area is being implemented across the world using vertical farm systems, hydroponics and aquaponics systems and nearly fully automated production as well as rooftop, underground and floating farms. The University of …
AUSTRALIA: Can Urban Areas Become A Powerhouse For Horticultural Production? Read More »
In the world of hydroponics and aeroponics, there are many similarities. They both use a nutrient solution to feed the plants in a closed environment that is not exposed to soil or any other forms of contamination. This can be done either with an open system or a closed system. However, when it comes to …
Hydroponics vs Aeroponics: Which One Is Right For You? Read More »
Like it or not, hydroponics is likely to continue expanding and evolving as time goes on. And in parts of the world that are being devastated by drought and topsoil erosion, it presents some appealing advantages. High Yield Hydroponics offers a higher yield of calories per growing area. This is one of the reasons the …
