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Coconut & Palm Fruits New Revenue Source |
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In Uganda, Farmers used to discard the residues of coconut and palm
fruits' after eating the contents. However, they are fast
realizing the potential to generate revenues selling the residues as
grow media for use in hydroponics applications.
Uganda's flower farmers are improving their yields by utilizing
hydroponics. A lot of these flowers are in demand in the UK and
farmers are looking for new ways to meet the demand and provide quality
products.
In some farms, table-like brick structures are built in greenhouses and
filled with either coconut or palm fruit residues. A computer
controlled feeding system is then set in place to keep plants healthy
year-round.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 May 2005 )
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