“Unlike traditional farming, which is laborious and costly, hydroponic farming offers a cheaper option for those who want to start agribusiness, said John Harold B. Zapata, owner of J.H.B. Zapata Integrated Farm.
“It is more costly compared to modern farming or hydroponics,” he told BusinessWorld in an interview. “With hydroponics, since its automated, you can operate it alone.”
Hydroponics is a farming technique in which plants are grown using a water-based nutrient solution instead of soil. It uses 90% less water than traditional farming and occupies minimal space.
Interview by Almira Martinez
Video editing by Jayson Mariñas
Related article: https://www.bworldonline.com/bw-launchpad/2025/05/28/675298/gen-z-filipino-farmer-pushes-soilless-farming/
