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Re: Farm of the future uses no soil and 95% less water
If we're looking at this from an investment point of view, I suppose it could be interesting if we don't consider root vegetables. From an environmental, or food scarcity POV, it's nothing. In the US we consume 9 billion chickens a year. Possibly we should address this issue before butter lettuce on a conveyor belt.Originally posted by vt View Post -
Re: Farm of the future uses no soil and 95% less water
Yep! We need to figure out where we're getting carbs and protein really fast. I spent the weekend planning my aquaponics build out to grow my own protein (fish farming and hydroponics together for a more complete nitrogen cycle) so I can speak to this somewhat. Aeroponics (which is just fancier hydroponics) is neat, and it makes sense for high dollar value crops like greens and that other green, marijuana. Haven't seen it used much for calorie crops, but I did see a group growing aeroponic seed potatoes (https://offgridworld.com/growing-pot...th-aeroponics/). As the polar ice transitions to blue water, upsetting the circulation of the polar vortex, we'll start to see more widespread grain crop failures in the midwest and Russia, driving food riots in developing countries. Probably within 5 years. Duckweed and azolla, both plants with unusually high protein, seem like good places to start researching as more efficient protein for animal feed.Originally posted by santafe2 View PostComment
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Re: Farm of the future uses no soil and 95% less water
For both personal and planetary health reasons, I'd recommend getting your protein from plants. Of course YMMV.Originally posted by Morgasbord View PostComment
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