"Jim Webster" wrote in message
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"James Curts" wrote in message
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We use hydroponic systems in the disadvantaged areas because they are
simple
to set up, use relatively little water, produce much quicker and several
times more volume than dirt farming. Also orientation is surprisingly
simplified because there are no machines to operate and service and very
few
people are required to maintain a system keeping the training process to
a
minimum.

I give hydroponics high marks for being in the forefront of the food
producing industry as we move more rapidly into a world in which food is
a
cost and availability issue for everyone. Hydroponics will be the life
saver
of many in 3rd world nations as help becomes more available and
accepted.

Thank you

how does the capital cost of starting up a Hydroponics system compare with
a
more conventional system?

depends on the Hydroponics
There is the expensive what is used in commercial horticulture
and there is a very good set up that costs very little
ideal for the 3rd world but not been picked up and run with
- works on the basis of rain gutters or similar - a fair amount of perlite -
a solar pump - and some white and shiny plastic.
Unfortunately the only person to make this work extremely well is not in the
position to make this pay
but boy does it work

--
Jill Bowis

http://www.poultryscotland.co.uk http://www.henhouses.co.uk
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Jim Webster

James Curts