Future of Food Supply in the UK
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What is hydroponics?
a method of growing plants without soil, relying instead on water-based mineral nutrient solutions
What are some features of hydroponics?
It reuses water and is a soil free process that can grow crops up to 50% faster
Why would people not like the hydroponics method?
To some people the whole process may seem very artificial
Why are greenhouses useful?
They help rocky, hilly and volcanic countries like Iceland to farm
What is a downside to greenhouses?
They create a huge amount of light pollution at night
What is Meat Cultivation?
The growing of meat in labs by using animal cells to replicate its meat
Why do people turn to meat cultivation?
It is a more animal friendly way of harvesting meat instead of using slaughter houses
Why might some people might not like the sound of meat cultivation?
It may seem like an artificial alternative to food, especially because it’s got chemicals in it