Benefits of Hydroponics
Environmental Benefits:
- Space intense cropping produces high yields from limited spaces
- Utilise all sorts of non-arable land - particularly in areas of soil degradation
- Reduce green house gases associated with food production and distribution
- Promotes an overall awareness of our environment which has knock on effects
- Minimising the use of pesticides produces a more environmentally friendly product
- An efficient use of water decreases environmental pollution by nutrients and pesticides
- Unwanted build-up of undesirable nutrient concentration can be avoided