Benefits and Drawbacks of Greenhouse Agriculture

-1 Protection from adverse weather conditions -2 Protection from pests and diseases -3 Conservation of resources -4 Reduced water and fertilizer consumption -5 Control of growing conditions -6 High-quality production -7 Production of crops with optimal characteristics

Agricultural consultant Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Fraih urged farm owners to “use greenhouses for farming,” listing seven benefits that make them the best option in terms of controlling temperature, humidity, and light levels, which leads to high-quality crops and higher yields. Greenhouses can also protect crops from pests and diseases, reducing the need for pesticides.

This came during a seminar held by the Society of Agricultural Engineers the day before yesterday, titled “Agriculture in Kuwait,” which was attended by a group of individuals interested in agricultural matters.

Al-Fraih explained that “there are several advantages and benefits to using greenhouses, including protecting crops and plants from harmful weather conditions, such as strong winds, frost, and agricultural pests, in addition to conserving resources and reducing water and fertilizer consumption, thanks to precise environmental control. Furthermore, crop production is of high quality and allows for complete control over growing conditions, resulting in crops with ideal specifications.

He noted that “there are drawbacks to protected agriculture, the most significant of which is the high cost, as it requires a substantial budget to procure the necessary equipment, as well as a need for labor.”