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No space? You can grow crops in buckets

Strawberry grown from hydroponic system. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

In my field extension work, I have noticed an interesting trend — hydroponic Dutch buckets (Bato bucket systems) are transforming the horticulture industry. Invented in Holland, I have come across progressive farmers embracing this technology to maximise on yields. The system is suited to farmers with limited space and applicable in backyards and patios.

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