HYDROPONICS: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN SOILLESS FARMING

Hydroponics, a soilless method of raising plants using mineral nutrient solutions, represents an important innovation in modern agriculture. This review covers the advantages and challenges associated with hydroponic farming, attempting to provide a full understanding of its potential as an alternat...

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Main Authors: Lokendra Khatri, Adhiraj Kunwar, Dipak Raj Bist
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Language:English
Published: Zibeline International Publishing 2024-07-01
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Online Access:https://bigdatainagriculture.com/paper/issue22024/2bda2024-98-105.pdf
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description Hydroponics, a soilless method of raising plants using mineral nutrient solutions, represents an important innovation in modern agriculture. This review covers the advantages and challenges associated with hydroponic farming, attempting to provide a full understanding of its potential as an alternative to traditional soil-based agriculture. The major benefits of hydroponics include effective resource management, particularly water and space; increased yields due to controlled settings; and lower pesticide use, leading to sustainable farming practices. However, the adoption of hydroponics is limited by expensive initial setup costs, technological difficulties, and large energy requirements. Effective nutrient management and disease control remain significant problems. This study explores current trends and breakthroughs, such as AI-driven hydroponics, remote cultivation, and the integration of IoT in vertical farming, highlighting the revolutionary potential of these technologies. By overcoming the existing challenges through research and development, hydroponics can play a key role in improving food production, especially in urban areas with limited arable land.
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spelling doaj-art-5c0b81ae61e34d4394bef05fcc9d68cb2025-02-06T03:42:59ZengZibeline International PublishingBig Data in Agriculture2682-77862024-07-01629810510.26480/bda.02.2024.98.105HYDROPONICS: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN SOILLESS FARMINGLokendra Khatri0Adhiraj Kunwar1Dipak Raj Bist2Gokuleshwor Agriculture and Animal Science College, Tribhuvan University, Baitadi, NepalGokuleshwor Agriculture and Animal Science College, Tribhuvan University, Baitadi, NepalGokuleshwor Agriculture and Animal Science College, Tribhuvan University, Baitadi, NepalHydroponics, a soilless method of raising plants using mineral nutrient solutions, represents an important innovation in modern agriculture. This review covers the advantages and challenges associated with hydroponic farming, attempting to provide a full understanding of its potential as an alternative to traditional soil-based agriculture. The major benefits of hydroponics include effective resource management, particularly water and space; increased yields due to controlled settings; and lower pesticide use, leading to sustainable farming practices. However, the adoption of hydroponics is limited by expensive initial setup costs, technological difficulties, and large energy requirements. Effective nutrient management and disease control remain significant problems. This study explores current trends and breakthroughs, such as AI-driven hydroponics, remote cultivation, and the integration of IoT in vertical farming, highlighting the revolutionary potential of these technologies. By overcoming the existing challenges through research and development, hydroponics can play a key role in improving food production, especially in urban areas with limited arable land.https://bigdatainagriculture.com/paper/issue22024/2bda2024-98-105.pdfhydroponicssoilless farmingnutrient managementsustainable agriculture and disease control in hydroponics
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hydroponics
soilless farming
nutrient management
sustainable agriculture and disease control in hydroponics
title HYDROPONICS: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN SOILLESS FARMING
title_full HYDROPONICS: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN SOILLESS FARMING
title_fullStr HYDROPONICS: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN SOILLESS FARMING
title_full_unstemmed HYDROPONICS: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN SOILLESS FARMING
title_short HYDROPONICS: ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES IN SOILLESS FARMING
title_sort hydroponics advantages and challenges in soilless farming
topic hydroponics
soilless farming
nutrient management
sustainable agriculture and disease control in hydroponics
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