We have heard news almost every day about climate disasters in the world. Climate scientists around the world agree that our planet's climate is changing due to many years of human intervention.
It has been understood with the Paris agreement in 2015 that global warming and climate change are an existing and real danger to our planet. It is clear that we all need to make significant changes to achieve the targeted low carbon emissions in the future.
Agriculture is at the top of the list of human activities that are ecologically responsible for the emergency, and more environmentally friendly answers are sought in this regard. Could hydroponics come to the fore here as a possible solution to the climate threat posed by traditional agriculture?
It is a production technique in which nutrients and minerals are given to the plant with aqueous solution mixtures to grow soilless plants. In hydroponic production, plants are typically grown in a nutrient-rich water solution, providing a much greener and more efficient system for feeding. We have examined this issue in detail.
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Most hydroponic systems recycle these solutions multiple times, saving up to 95% in water use. In this endless recycling, demineralized water must be used to prevent potentially contaminants from entering the system.
Besides being more efficient than conventional farming, hydroponic farming offers other advantages:
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Plants grow in ideal conditions and when their specific needs are met. By using hydroponic solutions, farmers can apply plant nutrients in ideal environments, encouraging plants to grow faster and stronger.
Studies have shown that hydroponic farming techniques can be two to three times faster than traditional methods.
Hydroponic environments are clean and healthy for growing plants compared to soil. A well-produced, high-quality hydroponic substrate is free of fungi or pests in the soil that can slow growth, weaken or kill plants.
Since plants are grown indoors in hydroponic systems, pesticides are not used or even if used, very small doses are applied. This is healthier for plants and humans.
Farmers have full control of hydroponic farming. While the soil acts as a buffer between the plant and the nutrients, in hydroponic production the nutrients are transferred directly to the plant. It is very important for the farmers to follow their crops closely to monitor any changes, and any negative effect that may occur can be eliminated by making minor changes in the solution.