NHK world-- Japan film-farming
Unique idea to farm off of permeable film. The film is made from the stuff used in disposable diapers. The fibers are stretched out to form a clear film with tiny holes that allow nutrients to filter through, but not viruses and bacteria.
It was developed in Japan over a period of many years. By the time of the Fukishima nuclear reactor accident resulting from the tsunami, the material was ready to be used. Much of the farm land in the area was covered in salt water and ruined for farming. So the material came in handy to start raising crops again in the area.
The result is a type of cherry tomato which is quite sweet for tomatoes. It is nearly comparable to a watermelon. Quite interesting. As for other crops, the video didn't cover that, but he did begin with lettuce.
I like the idea because it is a way to control the environment to conform with my plans for raising crops. Such an environment would be easier to protect from pests, I would imagine.
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