Agriculture in India-Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Soilless |Hamari Krishi
- Higher Quality
| Farming Methods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Quality | CONVENTIONAL | GREENHOUSE | AEROPONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Required | Yes | Yes | No |
| Market Freshness | >1 week old | Fresh – 3 days | Fresh |
| Shelf-life | 1 week | 2 – 3 weeks | 3 – 4 weeks |
| Local | Difficult | Medium | Easy |
| Food Safety | Difficult | Medium | Easy |
| Seasonality | Seasonal | Extended season at a cost | Year round |
- Profitability
| Farming Methods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | CONVENTIONAL | GREENHOUSE | AEROPONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth Cycle | 35 – 70 days | 25 – 50 days | 18 – 21 days |
| Yield & Quality Predictability | Low | Medium | High |
| Labor Conditions | Drudgerous | Hot & Humid | Room-like |
| Annual Yield / Sq. Ft. | 0.4 lbs | 6 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Transportation Costs | High | Medium | Low |
| Weather Risk | High | Medium – Hight | None |
| Location | Very Limited | Limited | Any location |
- Impact
| Farming Methods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact | CONVENTIONAL | GREENHOUSE | AEROPONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Use | High | Low | Low |
| Land Requirements | High | Medium | Low |
| Transportation Miles | 1000s | 100s | 10s |
| Pesticides | Often | Occasionally | Never |
- Urban Renewal
| Farming Methods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Renewal | CONVENTIONAL | GREENHOUSE | AEROPONIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Application | No | Limited to rooftops | Yes |
| Worker Skill Level | High | Medium | Low |
| Building Rehabilitation | No | No | Yes |