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Gelponics is the name of the sustainable growth substrate for plants that we have developed as a more sustainable alternative to coir, stone wool and peat. It is a non-synthetic hydrogel formulation which does not use environmentally harmful synthetic polymers.In this article, we will briefly explain the science behind how this type of formulation enhances plant growth.What are non-synthetic hydrogel formulations?Hydrogels comprise a hydrophilic, three-dimensional polymeric matrix capable of holding large quantities of water. Natural...
The environmental impact of agriculture is a hot topic of discussion at the moment, with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) stating that "agriculture is the leading source of pollution in many countries." Tie this in with the increased water consumption and land conversion needed to feed a growing global population; you have a pretty poor picture.Vertical farming is being touted as the future of agriculture, a more sustainable way for food crops to be grown....
Technology constantly evolves and impacts every aspect of our lives, including agriculture. Innovations in agricultural technology have helped reduce the cost of manual labour and the quality and quantity of production output.The revolutionary growing method, known as Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), is being combined with more traditional farming methods in ways that will help to revolutionise the future of farming in many ways.What is Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)?Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has been defined as...
We are huge advocates of vertical farming here at Gelponics as it is the most sustainable option for food production, especially in urban areas. It allows people to grow food year-round in smaller spaces, irrespective of any climate issues they may have.Vertical farms allow producers to create the optimum growing conditions for their chosen crops, taking that crop from seed to harvest in less time and obtaining a higher yield.What is a vertical farm?Science Focus...
In the UK alone, only 5% of water use happens at home, with 5% used by businesses to create products and services, and the rest is used in agriculture.This shows that one of the most critical resources in agriculture is water. It is also becoming more scarce as we consume around 4 trillion cubic metres of fresh water a year. The global population will only continue to grow, threatening (placing further pressures on) food production...