2024, Vol. 7, Special Issue 11

author(s)
Ravi Pratap Singh, Anshuman Singh, Kokab Askari, Arvind Kumar Tripathi, Ramesh Chand, Devi Singh, NK Tiwari, Arushi Padiyal and Mahendra Pratap

abstract
India's economy is mostly dependent on agriculture because the vast majority of Indians rely on it for their daily needs. However, the quick expansion of certain areas has led to major problems with soil quality and farming methods. Soil fertility has also further declined because of variables such natural catastrophes, climate change, and excessive chemical use. The issues are made worse by the lack of useful water for agriculture, which lowers food production and increases poverty and malnutrition. As a result, adopting agricultural technologies that may ensure food availability, improve food output, and conserve water is imperative. One such approach that can be used to address each of these issues is hydroponics. When compared to traditional soil-based farming methods, vegetables grown in hydroponic systems typically provide higher quality food with better taste and nutritional content. When it comes to crop production, hydroponics is much more advantageous than traditional soil-based methods. Shorter crop growth cycles, year-round output, decreased vulnerability to illnesses and insect pests, and the removal of labor-intensive agricultural chores like weeding, spraying, and watering are some of these advantages. Hydroponics has the potential to become a widely used technique for feeding the world's population in the future.