Conventional And Non-Conventional Farming Flashcards
Conventional Farming
Farming techniques that uses synthetic chemical fertilizer, pesticides, weedicides, chemicals and other artificial tools
Non-Conventional Farming
Farming done using aquaponics, hydroponics, growbox, and trough culture
Aquaponics
The farming of both aquaculture and hydroponics in one intensive system
Benefits of Aquaponic System
Continuous and readily available supply of fresh vegetables and fish
Safe and healthy food for your family
Plant growth is significantly faster
Disadvantages of Aquaponic System
Electrical energy is required
Cost of fish food
Startup cost might be high
Hydroponics
This is the process of growing plants in a soiless medium in a water based environment
Main types of Hydroponic Systems
Drip system
Deep water culture
Flood and drain
Nutrient film technique
Aeroponics
Benefits of Hydroponic System
The nutrient solution is perfectly balanced
It does not harm the environment as runoff from fertilized soil
Very little water is lost through evaporation
Disadvantages of Hydroponic System
Initial setup cost is high
Commitment and dedication daily
It is vulnerable to power outages
Grow Box System
The production of crops in an enclosed box like structure using a special mixture or growing medium
Trough Culture
The cultivation of crops on a small scale using containers or structures that have space
Urban and Peri Urban Farming
This is the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food in or around a town, village or city
