In Namibia, there is a project that grows vegetables in the desert. This project uses green hydrogen to create fertilizer. The aim is to help with local food problems and reduce the need for imported fertilizers.
Vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers grow using a system that does not require soil. The project also includes water recycling to use water more efficiently. This way, they can grow food sustainably even in a desert environment.
Difficult words
- fertilizer — A substance to help plants grow better.
- sustainably — In a way that does not harm the environment.
- vegetables — Plants grown for food like carrots or tomatoes.
- efficiently — Doing something with the least waste of time or resources.
- recycling — Using something again to make new things.
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Discussion questions
- How can projects like this help reduce food problems?
- What are some advantages of growing food in deserts?
- Why is recycling water important for agriculture?
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