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INNOVATIVE FARMING STRATEGIES

Organic farming with all its benefits is not devoid of limitations, lesser yields being
one of them. This is the main reason for farmers not opting for organic farming

especially for commercial agriculture. Utilising the cutting edge technology we have
today, most of the limitations can be overcome. Let’s explore a few of them.

POLYHOUSE FARMING PRECISION FARMING HYDROPONICS AND

Polyhouse farming is a Precision farming involves AEROPONICS
special kind farming system use of advanced
where crops are covered by technology to precisely These are the
polythene or any other determine the need of soil techniques of
translucent material. It is
and plants growing in cultivation which
different from green houses
them. It involves checking does not involve the
in terms of low cost of
the pH of the soil, nutrient use of soil.
construction and materials
requirements. It also help Hydroponics involve
used making it more suitable
us determine the best cultivation of plants
for developing countries like
India. Here the temperature suited crop for the land. It in nutrient dissolved

remains regulated within the helps us understand the water and Aeroponics
polyhouse structures. exact needs of land and involve a farming
Nutrients are supplied in crop. system where roots
dissolved form through drip of the crops are
irrigation. Pest infestation exposed to air and
can also be greatly nutrients are sprayed
prevented. Crop destruction directly into the
due to changing seasons can
roots.
also be limited through this
method. The yield will also
be thus higher.