Desert Farm Grows Food Without Groundwater, Soil, Fuel or Pesticides | Urbanist

Desert Farm Grows Food Without Groundwater, Soil, Fuel or Pesticides

Using the sun and the sea, renewable sources of energy and water, a desert farming operation in Australia shows how organic food can be grown in a fresh new and sustainable way. The soil-free hydroponic systems of Sundrop Farms use solar energy to filter brackish water for use on crops, growing 17,000 metric tons of food annually. … Continue reading Desert Farm Grows Food Without Groundwater, Soil, Fuel or Pesticides