🌿 Summary Reflecting SDGs
The article “Growing Green: The Hydroponic Revolution” explores the transformative potential of hydroponic farming—a soilless, water-efficient method of cultivating crops. It highlights various hydroponic systems, crop varieties, and innovations that make this method suitable for urban, space-limited environments.
The approach aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals:
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SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): Hydroponics promotes food security by enabling year-round, high-yield crop production in both urban and rural areas.
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SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation): It uses up to 90% less water than traditional farming, advancing water conservation efforts.
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SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure): Technological innovations such as AI-driven monitoring and automation make hydroponics a frontier of agricultural advancement.
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SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Urban farming using hydroponics supports resilient local food systems.
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SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): The reduced use of pesticides and optimized resource use supports environmentally responsible food production.
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SDG 13 (Climate Action): Hydroponics mitigates environmental impact through efficient land and energy use.
The article envisions hydroponics as a scalable, future-ready solution for sustainable agriculture amid climate change, land scarcity, and population growth.
📘 Source
Sulaiman, S., & Ridzuan, R. (2024). Growing green: The hydroponic revolution. FRESH Newsletter, (August Edition), 26–29. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. https://science.utm.my/fresh/