Ekaterina Gutor’s family farm in Magadan is set to start growing strawberries using hydroponic technology. With the success of their microgreens and salad venture, the farm founders received a government grant to create a vertical farm. The strawberry experiment is eagerly awaited by the community and Gutor herself. The fruit will be grown on mineral-enriched water, without the use of carcinogens or pesticides. The government has also increased grants for farmers, with animal breeders for meat and milk being able to receive up to 7 million rubles, and other agriculture entrepreneurs being able to receive up to 5 million rubles.
Hydroponics has been shown to be a reliable and sustainable way to grow crops, especially in areas with extreme climates like Magadan. The use of mineral-enriched water, instead of soil, has a number of advantages, including the ability to reuse the water, no need for pesticides or herbicides, and greater control over plant nutrition. According to a report by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, hydroponic production is expected to increase by 16% this year.
The Gutor family farm’s experiment with hydroponic strawberries is set to benefit the community in more ways than one. Not only will it provide fresh, local, and nutritious fruit to the residents of Magadan, but it will also create new job opportunities in the region. With the increased government grants, more farmers will be able to invest in modern and sustainable agricultural technologies.
The Gutor family farm’s venture into hydroponic strawberries is an exciting development for the agricultural sector in Magadan. With the success of their microgreens and salads, the community eagerly awaits the arrival of sweet and juicy strawberries, grown using mineral-enriched water without the use of harmful chemicals. The increased government grants for farmers will also provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs to invest in modern and sustainable technologies, further revolutionizing the industry in the region.
