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Evaluating the Economic Feasibility of Hydroponics in Urban Agriculture at Kathmandu, Nepal

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This review paper explores hydroponics as a progressive method of urban agriculture, addressing challenges of confined land availability, food security, and environmental worries resulting from urbanization. Hydroponics, a soilless agricultural technique, emerges as a sustainable response to the urban challenges of limited arable land and water scarcity. Overall, this review synthesizes the study's insights into setup costs, operational challenges, and profitability, aligning them with global trends and local constraints. Recommendations for strategic interventions, including subsidies, training, and urban planning integration, highlight pathways to foster the adoption of hydroponic farming in urban contexts.

Source: Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences

DOI: 10.3126/nepjas.v28i1.77635

Authors: Usha Baniya, Sachin Khaniya, Rojan Karki

Institution: Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4409442747

FWCI: 0.511

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