As water resources dwindle, Earth's population continues to soar. How will we feed the booming masses? Hydroponics is one answer many technologically savvy, modern farmers are considering.
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Illumitex water usage infographic
1. IS HYDROPONICS THE ANSWER?
... of the world’s population
currently lives in the driest
half of the planet.
MILLION PEOPLE
... may be living in
countries or regions with
absolute water scarcity.
20%
Percentage of electricity
California uses to
transport water.
19% 87%
Estimated increase in
global agricultural water
consumption by 2050.
HYDROPONICS USE
LESS
WATER
Compared to traditional farming.
... of the planet’s
population could be
under stress conditions.
Amount of water
consumed by
agriculture globally.
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References: University of Arizona; Stanford University; unwater.org