1 new thing; Hydroponics
Growing vegetables locally will save money and environ
Growing vegetables locally will save money and environment.
What is it?
Madhavi reports that farmers are growing vegetables without soil, pesticides and insecticides.
Vegetables grow in a 1 foot bed of flowing water. It requires one tenth of water of traditional agriculture.
Farmers cultivate fish, which provide nutrition for the plan.
Is it a good business?
Current market size for organic vegetables is INR 9,000 crore. It will double in two years.
Initial costs are high to set up the business. Recurring costs decrease.
There are two sources of income; fish and vegetables.
It’s possible to grow in cities, saving transportation costs.
Name some businesses:
Red Otter Farms, Nainital
Madhavi Farms, Bengaluru
Nature’s Miracle, Delhi
Why it matters for Delhi-NCR?
No soil agriculture means people without land can start the business. Government is offering subsidies and training.
Growing vegetables near to the city will mean less transportation. It will reduce cost and pollution.
Growing without soil will require less land, which will save the environment.
Fresher vegetables on the plate.
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