In the presence of climate change and agricultural land becoming increasingly scarce, especially in urban areas, smart and sustainable agriculture practices such as hydroponics present opportunities for success.
Hydroponics, the growing of plants using a water-based nutrient solution, rather than soil, has been used to grow mostly higher-return crops.
It is for this reason that People's Process on Housing and Poverty in Zambia (PPHPZ), a grassroots organization, has been training young people in the innovative field of hydroponics free of charge. The trainees are trained to become trainers of trainers.
The organization has set a target of training about 100 youth in hydroponics and other sustainable agricultural practices by the end of this year, at its innovation center in Chibombo District, central Zambia.
According to the PPHPZ, the hydroponics training program not only addresses food security challenges but also opens doors to sustainable economic opportunities for youth and other vulnerable population groups.
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