Smart Agriculture / Urban Farming
Smart agriculture and urban farming in Malaysia are gaining momentum with various innovative projects. Urban Farm Tech is a significant player, focusing on creating sustainable urban agricultural practices through hydroponic and aquaponic systems that reduce water usage, eliminate pesticides, and increase crop yield. Smart agriculture combines traditional farming with IoT and cloud solutions, allowing farmers to monitor crops in real-time, enhancing efficiency and yield. Their system includes soil and weather monitoring, pest control, and more, making data-driven decisions accessible for better productivity.
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants with a nutrient-rich solution, a combination of water and fertilizer. Instead of soil in traditional farming, supporting media that are commonly used for hydroponics are rock wool, peat moss, clay pellets, or sponge.