Is this the future of agriculture in arid Jordan?

A Jordanian aeroponics farm grows a variety of crops using only a marginal amount of water, presenting a prototype for the future of agriculture in the kingdom

Bahjat Sawalmeh cuts the leaves of tomatoes grown using aeroponics at Faisal Farm in Jerash, Jordan. All photos: Reuters

Mr Sawalmeh, who is farm manager, says aeroponics save 90 per cent of water resources, compared with traditional farming methods.

Jordan is considered to be one of the poorest countries in terms of water resources.

The country's agricultural sector consumes 52 per cent of its scarce water resources.

Experts have called for tougher regulations on the types of crops grown, in addition to encouraging farmers to make use of water conservation systems.

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