Aeroponic Farming

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Aeroponic Farming

NARRATOR:
In the hot desert of northern Kuwait, something surprising is growing: fresh green vegetables. They are growing without soil, using a method called aeroponics. The roots hang in the air. A fine mist of water and plant food sprays onto them. This system uses less water and space than normal farming. Special lights help the plants grow. It grows 24 times more food than regular farms. The farm is called Green Life Farm. It started in 2019 and is the first aeroponic farm in Kuwait. The farm is inside a big greenhouse — about the size of a football field. Greenhouses like this need a lot of care to work well.

SOUNDBITE - Basile Giroud:
"The most important thing in a greenhouse to keep under control is the climate. The climate includes temperature, humidity, shading and other things."

NARRATOR:
Kuwait is mostly desert, so it’s hard to grow food.  The country gets more than 80% of its food from other places. This new way of farming could help with food problems in dry places. It also helps save water and grow healthy food locally. This farm in the desert could be an important step toward a greener future.