Water Use/Vertical Farming
Whats the definition of Vertical Farming?
the practice of growing crops in stacked layers, often using indoor controlled environment agriculture (GEA) with hydroponics, aquaponics or aeroponics.
what are pesticides?
are chemicals that can kill off pest. Pesticides can come in solids and liquids.
What's the definition of soil depletion?
oil depletion is the loss of essential nutrients, organic matter, and beneficial microbes from soil.
What's the definition of fertilizer runoff?
fertilizer runoff is the movement of excess nutrients primarily nitrogen and phosphorus.
what is hydroponics?
A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water based solvent.
What's the definition of water Use?
refers to the total volume of freshwater withdrawn from surface or groundwater sources for human activity
Whats the difference between pesticides and herbicides?
Pesticides are for pest and herbicides are for weeds
What's the main cause of soil Depletion?
Soil depletion is caused when components are removed faster than they are replenished.
What's the main causes of fertilizer runoff?
People using excessive amounts of fertilizer, heavy rain, and irrigation.
Faster growth, producing higher yields, and using less water.
why is Vertical Farming better then standard farming?
Utilizing up to 95% less water and 90-99% less land
Why are pesticides used?
used to kill, repel, or control pests .Its to protect crops, increase food production, and manage disease-carrying organisms
What's the main effect of soil depletion?
This degradation reduces soil fertility, decreases agricultural yields, and breaks down soil structure.
What's the main effect of fertilizer runoff?
Fertilizer runoff causes severe environmental damage, mainly through nutrient pollution.
What is the main agent of hydroponics?
The main agent of hydroponics is water.
What's the main agent of Vertical farming?
are technological systems that create a controlled indoor environment, primarily artificial lighting (LEDs), hydroponics/aeroponics, and climate control systems.
What can pesticides do to animals and humans if they come in contact with it for a long amount of time?
They can cause cancer, harm wildlife, and pollute the water sources
what is the main agent of soil depletion?
Intensive agriculture.
What's the main agent of fertilizer runoff?
Nitrogen and phosphorus
What are the downsides to hydroponics?
It requires high set up cost, constant monitoring, and power.
What's the benefit of using vertical farming
It maximizes spaces, using up 95% less water, and offers year-round, aeroponics, pesticide free, and local productions.
Name two of the different pesticides that were listed in the slides?
Atrazine and Roundup
What's the solution to soil depletion?
Adopting regenerative agriculture and sustainable land management
What's the solution to fertilizer runoff?
Keeping nutrients on the land through better management, erosion control, and filtering.
what are the main solvents used in hydroponics.
Solvents like Perlite, nutrient salts and hydrogen peroxides are mainly used in hydroponics.