Hydroponics as a Sustainable Water-Efficient Agricultural Strategy for Enhancing Resilience and Food Security in the Gaza Strip
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publication Sep 2025 ; 14 pages
Ed. IWS - Birzeit
Téléchargeable sous format: PdF
(1 330 ko)
Abstract:
The Gaza Strip, which depends solely on the Mediterranean coastal aquifer for its water supply, faces acute water scarcity because of overextraction and contamination, intensified by climatic variability and political instability. This study examines the use of hydroponics as a sustainable agricultural approach designed to maximize water efficiency and enhance crop productivity. A comparison between hydroponic and conventional cultivation shows that hydroponics can reduce irrigation water use by over 90%, depending on the crop. It also improves both the quality and quantity of yields. In addition to agronomic benefits, hydroponics presents environmental and public health advantages, such as reduced pesticide use and lower exposure to contaminated soils impacted by military activities. Hydroponics emerges as a viable, climate-resilient solution to the severe agricultural and water challenges in Gaza.
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IWS
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Institute of Water Studies - Birzeit - Palestine |
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