siliconindia | | JULY 20248The fast pace of today's world, especially in large urban areas, seems to forget the highly relevant issue of health and the environment. Well-being is often sacrificed for the sake of progress. Yet it is present global setbacks that call for a re-evaluation of lifestyles more than ever before. The need for positive transformation in human lifestyle is an urgent call in today's world, where conventional agriculture is associated with large-scale predicaments regarding reduced land areas and lack of water, and on top of this, the adverse effects of climate change. Hydroponic farming has thus come to the rescue in the face of these challenges. This is a highly advanced method of growing plants without soil but with nutrient-rich solutions in water. From urban rooftops to sprawling greenhouses, hydroponic farms are sprouting and offering effective solutions to modern agricultural issues. While the roots of hydroponics lie several hundred years ago, it is staging a comeback of a sort in Bangalore today again, for obvious reasons. This method is variably resource-efficient, gives higher yields compared to traditional farming, and the foods obtained are healthier. With increasingly more people knowing hydroponics, it stands out as a sustainable and efficient alternative that sets a pace toward a future that is healthier and more environmentally friendly. Shivender Singh, Founder & CEO, Barton Breeze, "The changing scenario of traditional farming and advancement in technology, farmers have started adopting indoor vertical and hydroponic farming techniques. They are highly data-driven that combine agriculture with science and grow safe and healthy food in much lesser time. They also enable the farmers to manage growth factors and optimize their field for better produce".Could It Be That Hydroponic Farming Is Still A Mystery To Some?Let me explain exactly what it is and how it works! Basically, hydroponics is a method whereby crops are cultivated without the use of traditional soil and instead exposing the roots of the plants to a nutrient solution water-based method. This new methodology may involve growing through alternative mediums such as vermiculite, coconut coir, or perlite. The clientele for hydroponic systems extends from small-scale farmers and growers growing for enjoyment alone to vast commercial operations. Can Hydroponics Save Bengaluru's Farms Amid Water Crisis?We all know how Bengaluru, touted as India's Silicon Valley, is currently undergoing a serious water crisis. Falling groundwater tables and increasing ecologically unsustainable conventional farming practices pose huge challenges for farmers at large in the region. This has become impossible to sustain the dependence on water-intensive irrigation through flood irrigation amid acute EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVETOP FIVE SUCCESSFUL HYDROPONIC FARMERS IN BENGALURU
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