Tripura Advances Large-Scale Hydroponics To Boost Sustainable Farming

AGARTALA: Tripura is embracing commercial-scale hydroponic farming to provide farmers with a more sustainable and profitable mode of agriculture. The state is moving from smaller portable hydroponic systems to larger installations of over 500 square meters, which aligns with national standards for hydroponic farming.

One of the important initiatives under this strategy is a 560-square-meter hydroponic unit for growing high-demand crops such as lettuce, coriander, strawberries, and marigolds. The project, which is supported by the state government, requires an initial investment of Rs. 55 lakh. Even though the setup costs are high, huge returns are expected in a few years.

"Earlier hydroponic systems in Tripura were very small and portable. Such bigger setups with a minimum area of 500 square meters would ensure better commercial exposure and greater financial benefits to farmers," Deputy Director of the Horticulture Research Center Rajib Ghosh said.

The adoption of large-scale hydroponic systems is also particularly crucial for countering the impacts of extreme climatic events such as intense rainfall and flooding. Large-scale hydroponic systems reduce the effect of a natural disaster on agricultural yield. Besides this, integrating vertical farming techniques with hydroponics helps farmers who have limited land resources produce at their best.

The government of Tripura has further demonstrated its commitment to agricultural resilience by offering financial aid packages to farmers affected by recent floods. The promotion of hydroponic farming complements these efforts, offering a sustainable and profitable agricultural model that will ensure long-term economic growth and stability in the region.

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