Agri-Tech

Compare farming technologies by the job they do, the inputs they need and the limits of the system. Start with the crop-spraying drone guide for US operating requirements, or explore hydroponic farming and aquaponics basics.

When planning water use, work through the irrigation calculator suite. Match each tool’s units and assumptions to your own operation before using its result.

Hydroponic Farming: Setup, Costs, Benefits & Systems

Hydroponic farming

Hydroponic farming is the practice of growing plants without conventional soil by supplying their roots with water containing dissolved nutrients. Plants may grow directly in nutrient solution or in supporting materials such as coconut coir, perlite, rockwool, or expanded clay.…

Aquaponics for Beginners: Build Your First System

Aquaponics

Aquaponics combines fish farming with soil-free plant production in one recirculating system. Fish release waste, beneficial bacteria convert that waste into plant-available nutrients, and plant roots help clean the water before it returns to the fish tank. A successful beginner…

Future of Aeroponic Farming Systems

he first time you see healthy roots hanging in an aeroponic chamber, the system seems almost too simple. There is no bed to weed and no pot of soil around the plant. The roots hang in a dark chamber while…