hydroponics

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Grains are not typically grown in hydroponics apart for their use as fodder.

From Science Daily

Moving away from tradition, hydroponics skips soil completely to grow crops in nutrient-rich water, often indoors where every aspect can be controlled to maximize yield.

From National Geographic

"With changes in climate crops fail. So I decided to use the technique of hydroponics - cultivation without soil."

From BBC

While more expensive up front, hydroponics offer a more controlled growing environment to ensure higher yields and protect your plants against extreme or unpredictable weather as the climate changes.

From Salon

The farm at Luther Jackson uses aquaponics technology, combining the methods of hydroponics, growing plants with water rather than soil, and aquaculture, the process of growing and raising fish.

From Washington Post