Pegasus Agritech believes that the future water wars can be prevented to a great extend by the proper implementation of hydroponic farming techniques. According to them, hydroponics requires 60-90% less water than traditional farming methods.

1. For Immediate Release
Pegasus Agritech to boost world’s fresh water supply through
hydroponics
Dubai, UAE:14th
May 2014 – Pegasus Agritech, one of the largest operators of
hydroponic farming facilities in the Middle East and Northern Africa,
believes making greater use of hydroponics can prevent future water wars.
Defined as the science of growing plants without soil, hydroponics can
greatly reduce the amount of water needed for agriculture, making more
fresh water available for other purposes.
Growing plants using Hydroponics requires 60-90% less water than
traditional farming methods, freeing up massive fresh water supplies for
drinking water and industrial uses. Almost any plant can be grown using
hydroponics, and since pesticides aren't needed, the food is of high quality.
Currently, conventional agriculture consumes 70% of the world's fresh
water and more than half goes toward growing forage for animals. When
plants are grown in soil, they expend a great deal of energy to grow roots
that reach out to find water and nutrients. Less water and space are
needed using hydroponics, because nutrients are delivered directly to
plants' roots.
If agriculture continues to absorb most of the world's fresh water, not only
will it not be available to humans, but the habitats of uncountable species -
on land and in the sea - will suffer greatly.
Conventional farming in infertile regions is even worse because huge
amounts of water are lost to evaporation and over-absorption by soil,
which makes farming unproductive over time. We must find a way to
supply fresh water to a growing world population, adding about 80 million
people a year.

2. About the company
Pegasus Agri-tech, headquarted in Dubai is the largest owner and operator
of hydroponic farming facilities and food investments in the Middle East
and Northern Africa (MENA). Pegasus Agri-tech continues to lead the
countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in technologically advanced
farming techniques and clean and ethical farming practices that produce
fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables.
For further information please contact:
Karen Al Cantara
Office Manager
Pegasus Agri-tech
Phone: +971-48-188-300
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