A Comprehensive Analysis of Technology in Aeroponics: Presenting the Adoption and Integration of Technology in Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Ashwini Kumar

R.A.K. College of Agriculture, RVSKVV, Sehore, India.

Ayushi Trivedi *

Department of Natural Resource Management, College of Forestry and Research Station, MGUVV, Sankra-Patan, Durg, India.

Nirjharnee Nandeha

Department of Agronomy, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mahasamund, IGKV, Raipur, India.

Girish Patidar

Medi-Caps University, Indore, India.

Rishika Choudhary

Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur, India.

Debesh Singh

RVSKVV, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morena, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Aeroponics is a soilless farming method in which plants are grown by sprinkling a nutrient-rich fluid over their roots. Aeroponics has changed as a result of technology, which now offers advantages including automated nutrient supply, environmental management, and plant health monitoring. A key area of concern in light of the rising global food demand, climate change, and environmental issues is sustainable agriculture. This article highlights the integration of technology, sustainability, and socio-economic elements in modern agriculture by methodically examining the development of aeroponics practices from conventional ways to innovative modern techniques. When agronomic practices are viewed historically, they show a shift from labor-intensive, antiquated techniques to precision-based, technology-driven processes. Even though they were sustainable, traditional methods frequently had efficiency and scalability issues. A big change came with the arrival of the Green Revolution, which brought synthetic inputs and high-yield crop varieties. However, a reevaluation towards more sustainable practices was spurred by the approaches' long-term ecological implications. Precision agriculture, which makes use of sensor-based monitoring systems, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite and drone technologies, is a major feature of modern agronomy breakthroughs. According to the systematic research, Industry 4.0 and sensor technology are the most often used technologies in aeroponics. Numerous advantages, including time efficiency and sustainability, have come from these technologies. On the other hand, the research focused on power dependence and technical complexity as the primary obstacles in technology-assisted aeroponics.

Keywords: Aeroponics, sustainable agriculture, sustainable development goals, sustainability, technology integration


How to Cite

Kumar , Ashwini, Ayushi Trivedi, Nirjharnee Nandeha, Girish Patidar, Rishika Choudhary, and Debesh Singh. 2024. “A Comprehensive Analysis of Technology in Aeroponics: Presenting the Adoption and Integration of Technology in Sustainable Agriculture Practices”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 14 (2):872-82. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i24001.