Farming film technology for sustainable agriculture [electronic resource]

Includes bibliographic reference

Agriculture is the primary driver of growth in most developing countries, providing rural residents with a huge number of job opportunities and supporting them in reaching their food and nutrition security. Film farming (FF) is a novel agricultural procedure developed in Japan enabling soil-less crop cultivation while cutting water use dramatically. Water efficiency and food safety can both be improved by incorporating FF into vertical farming systems. To make up for the additional costs of film farming, this method relies on the potential for increased output and crop quality. Polymer-based controlled-release fertilizer nano-formulations are being developed to improve fertilizer use efficiency and reduce losses due to leaching, runoff, and volatilization. These fertilizer formulations ensure that nutrients are released at a very slow pace over a lengthy period of time, preventing nutrient losses and ensuring optimal nutrient availability in the rhizosphere. This editorial discusses the advantages of the film farming for water conservation and nutrient release, as well as their importance in increasing production and quality. More research into the intersection of nanomaterials, soil-less farming, and microgreen gardening will assist to improve food supply sustainability.
Keywords: Hydrogel, sustainable agriculture, hydro-membrane, hydrophobic film coated fertilizer

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