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"The problem with grains and hydroponics is that grains are just so cheap it doesn’t make economic sense to do it." It makes a ton of economic and ecological s
by lightedman 4y ago
"The problem with grains and hydroponics is that grains are just so cheap it doesn’t make economic sense to do it."
It makes a ton of economic and ecological sense if you actually break it down. Damn shame the article fails to do so. We knew it made sense a decade ago when I got brought into the field to improve upon the lighting aspects for several companies.
- imtringued 4y agoThose companies aren't exactly profitable today.
- jonathankoren 4y agoNo dude. It does not make economic sense to grow cereal grains. This has been studied multiple times. It costs $20 to grow enough wheat for a single loaf of bread. https://thehydroponicsplanet.com/can-cereals-be-grown-hydroponically/ https://thehydroponicsplanet.com/can-cereals-be-grown-hydrop...