Overview of Soilless Agriculture Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages | ||
| Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering | ||
| Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 07 September 2025 PDF (702.1 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jssae.2025.412841.1305 | ||
| Authors | ||
| M. E. Elseedy* 1; Eman M. farahat1; M. M. El-Shazly2; A. A. Taha1 | ||
| 1Soils Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, El-Mansoura, Egypt. | ||
| 2Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Soilless agriculture presents a promising alternative to traditional farming systems in regions facing soil degradation, fast urbanization, water scarcity, and environmental stress, particularly in arid regions. Consequently, the increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has led to significant interest in soilless farming systems to substitute soil-based cultivation systems. This study highlights types of soilless farming sustems and their pros and cons. Soilless cultivation - encompassing both hydroponic (Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), Deep Flow Technique (DFT), Root Dipping Technique (RDT), aquaponics and aeroponic and substrate-based systems - offers numerous advantages over conventional agriculture, including enhanced resource use efficiency, improved crop quality, higher yields per unit area, and reduced environmental impact. However, significant challenges remain, particularly regarding energy consumption, initial capital costs, and technical complexity. Nutrient solution composition and management represent critical factors determining soilless system success. The controlled environment provided by these systems allows for precise management of plant nutrition, water supply, and root zone conditions, leading to optimized plant growth and development. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| soilless systems; hydroponics; Nutrient Solution | ||
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