High Tech Farming Hydroponics Whats hydroponics a technique

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High Tech Farming : Hydroponics

High Tech Farming : Hydroponics

What's hydroponics ? - a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing

What's hydroponics ? - a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients

-Usually takes place in or around densely populated urban areas where land is limited

-Usually takes place in or around densely populated urban areas where land is limited & costly (Eg: Singapore) -Singapore can increase self-sufficiency so that it can reduce its dependence on imports.

Inputs Physical: -Sunlight/Shade -Land Human: -High capital inputs (Farms have special buildings such as

Inputs Physical: -Sunlight/Shade -Land Human: -High capital inputs (Farms have special buildings such as shelters and greenhouses to crate conditions ideal for plant growth-installation of new technologies like computers & automatic devices are needed) -High technology -Knowledge driven

Processes - Germinating seeds in a dark room - Transplanting to growing troughs -

Processes - Germinating seeds in a dark room - Transplanting to growing troughs - Adding nutrient solution using computers - Monitoring plant growth using computers -Harvesting (manually) - Packaging and refrigerated transport

Outputs -Produce a variety of other outputs that are generally of high quality. -Includes

Outputs -Produce a variety of other outputs that are generally of high quality. -Includes vegetables, flowers, fruits, eggs, dairy products, ornamental fish for both local and overseas markets.

Challenges Faced -High capital investment -Shortage of trained workers (educated workforce but people are

Challenges Faced -High capital investment -Shortage of trained workers (educated workforce but people are unwilling to work as high tech farmers) -Competition from imported fruits and vegetables, discouraging high-tech farmers from expanding their operations

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References www. google. com. sg/search? hl=en&defl=en&q=define: hydroponics&ei=c. Ovh. SY z. TKYWdk. AWr 7 Iz. WCw&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title http: //www. fbs. leeds. ac. uk/garden/photos/Tomato-Hydroponics. jpg http: //www. hydroponics. co. nz/images/large/EDENVALE-italian-parsley 2. jpg http: //www. futuregarden. com/images_promo/hydroponics_200 px. jpg http: //www. flickr. com/photos/dolphing/2344884428/ http: //www. crescent. edu. sg/ipw/2000/sec 2/22 g 1 -hydroponics/ad_dis. htm http: //www. istockphoto. com/file_thumbview_approve/1873141/2/istockpho to_1873141_baby_bok_choy. jpg Inspiring Discovery in Geography 2 B

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