ADVANTAGES OF HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS IN FARMINGFor farmers in Africa, they can expect many benefits in switching to a hydroponic system in their practice of agriculture. Given these advantages, the whole continent will benefit greatly from the positive environmental effects of planting crops using a hydroponic system. Because plants do not struggle to find the nutrients and water in a hydroponic system, the growth rates of crops are faster than soil-based farming methods. Most importantly, the hydroponic system is a sustainable farming method that makes it compatible with the environment of Africa. Vertical and indoor farming methods, which includes hydroponic system, increasingly becoming common in different countries across North America and Asia.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 16, 2020 09:56 UTC