In just three weeks, you can see your crops grow and mature, while traditional soil farming takes about six weeks, Abigail Mutambo, a grade eleven pupil at Chipembi Girls Secondary School, shared with enthusiasm. This remarkable efficiency is one of the many benefits of hydroponics farming, a method her school has embraced to revolutionise crop production. Today, the government is encouraging citizens to explore technology and science in agriculture. Hydroponics, which integrates both of these approaches, stands out as an innovative solution. Abigail, who is deeply involved in hydroponics farming, highlights its efficiency as a key advantage. In just about three weeks, crops can grow and mature using this method, whereas traditional soil farming takes around six weeks. Consequently, a...

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