Hydroponic farming comes to Oman

Thanks to Jack Otero for this really relevant and local example of farming innovation. This could be used as a case study to support the ideas of Boserup and could also be used for the patterns in environmental quality unit.

Mazaya Oman has brought a hydroponic farm to Barka to provide fresh vegetables all year round despite searing heat of Muscat's summer. The first crop being grown this way started harvesting in April this year. Hydroponic farming allows a shorter growing cycle and is not season dependent which would mean that local produce would be available year round. The benefits of hydroponics to the environment are significant as they would reduce imports, reduce the need for fertiliser and pesticides, reduce water stress and required land area. Well done Oman!