RIYADH: Hydroponics and vertical farming are gaining momentum in Saudi Arabia as sustainable solutions to boost crop productivity in small areas.
In addition, water consumption is reduced by up to 90 percent compared to traditional agriculture.
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent, allowing roots to absorb nutrients directly from the water or an inert medium like perlite or coco coir. This leads to faster growth, less water use, and higher yields, ideal for controlled environments and small spaces.
Vertical farming is a method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often indoors in a controlled environment.
Farmers in the Qassim Region are using advanced hydroponic systems to grow crops in nutrient-rich water solutions, enabling precise control of environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and nutrient levels, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
