Hydroponic systems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the agricultural landscape by offering an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable approach to food production.
Rikurora Karamata, a software engineer at the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST), explained that the hydroponic system fundamentally involves cultivating plants solely with nutrient-rich water.
Karamata highlighted that a significant advantage of this project is its ability to reduce the growth duration of various plants in comparison to traditional soil cultivation. For instance, he noted that while lettuce typically requires approximately four weeks to grow in soil, it can be cultivated in the tent in just two weeks, thanks to the optimal environment it provides for green leafy plants.
"Essentially, what happens with the tent is we have sensors that are placed around the tent, whereby we pick up different readings. So, you have your pH, your EC, your temperature, humidity, and light sensors," stated Karamata.
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