Women of Hope Project :Women of Hope Project Centre for Promotion of Simplified Hydroponics Hyderabad [INDIA]


Centre for Promotion of Simplified Hydroponics, Hyderabad :Centre for Promotion of Simplified Hydroponics, Hyderabad Introduction of new agricultural technology to INDIA for the purposes of reducing hunger and improving the economy by creating jobs and export opportunities. Research and Demonstration Facility To Train Master Trainers to implement technology throughout India. Member of the International Institute of Simplified Hydroponics


International Institute of Simplified Hydroponics :International Institute of Simplified Hydroponics Institute for Simplified Hydroponics Major Projects and Field Trials over past 19 years:  1984Jerusalen, Bogata (UN Funded Co-operative) 1986, 2000 Columbia (UNDP) 1990 Venezuela (UNDP) 1990 Dominican Republic (UNDP) 1990 Costa Rica (UNDP, INCAP and Spanish Government) 1991 El Salvador (UNDP) 1992 Ecuador (UNICEF) 1992 Chile (UNDP and UNFAO) 1993 Nicaragua (UNDP) 1993 Peru (FAO) 1996 Guatemala (World Food Program –WFP) 1997 Belize (UNDP) 1997 Zimbabwe (Japan Council of Governments) 1998 Seychelles (UNFAO Rome) 1998 Senegal (UNFAO Rome) 1999 Brazil (Chicago Methodist Church) 2002 Tehuacan, Mexico (Institute for Simplified Hydroponics) 2003-2005 Sri Lanka (FAO, Sri Lanka MOA, and NGOs) 2003 Afghanistan 2003


What is Simplified Hydroponics? :What is Simplified Hydroponics? Introduction of growing food, flowers and fruits without soil Essential Macro and Micronutrients are added to water supply Training in organic nutrient production, such as worm farms and poultry droppings are also taught. Made from recycled materials


Benefits :Benefits Requires less water than soil farming, as water used is continually recycled and refreshed on a bi-monthly to monthly basis. Provides alternative farming method during drought conditions. Uses 1/10th the water as soil irrigation. Ideal in heavily mined areas and where people do not have land. Does not contribute to soil erosion and nutrient depletion in soil. Portable Requires minimum labor and offers maximum output Ideal for women, children, refugees and physically challenged. Provides nutritious food and a family income.


: Consistent supply – ability to grow year-round. Ability to meet demand with crops not indigenous to the Region. Improved Health – clean, organically grown fruits and vegetables – Parasite Free Ability to meet the demand during drought conditions Production can be increased or decreased to meet the immediate demand Some crops ready in 30 days and a complete vegetable production in 90 days. 6 times the yield in less than 1/3 the space.


Women in Agriculture :Women in Agriculture WOMEN: Women should be allowed to enjoy the benefits of a profitable business. Many women in India are now in the position of being the main source of support for their families. Women have the freedom to operate a lucrative agri-business from their homes and still be available for their families. Children and other family members can participate. Literacy levels are not important


Garden Spaces :Garden Spaces Backyard Small Space Gardening


On a shelf or a wall: :On a shelf or a wall:


On a rooftop: :On a rooftop:


In a Community Co-op: :In a Community Co-op:


Garden Production :Garden Production 10m2 Garden produces enough food to feed an India family of 6-8 people daily. 40m2 Garden provides family income of at least $10 per day.


Greenhouses: :Greenhouses:


Passive Solar Heating :Passive Solar Heating


Growing Containers :Growing Containers Discarded Shipping Pallets


Discarded plastic containers: :Discarded plastic containers:


Old Tires: :Old Tires:


Growing Systems: :Growing Systems: Substrate Beds


Types of Substrate: :Types of Substrate: Rice hulls Sand Gravel Sawdust Coco Coir Fiber Almond, pistachio and peanut shells Red Volcanic Rock


Nutrient is recycled :Nutrient is recycled


Water Floating Beds :Water Floating Beds


Roots in Floating Bed :Roots in Floating Bed


Hand Aerated :Hand Aerated


: Nutrients are added to water Same water is used for whole growing cycle New seedlings are added as mature plant is harvested


Hanging Bags: :Hanging Bags:


Plastic Growing Bags for Tomatoes and Roses :Plastic Growing Bags for Tomatoes and Roses


Canoe Beds :Canoe Beds


Commercial Gardens :Commercial Gardens


Stackable :Stackable


Slide 33:Taking a pallet apart


Slide 34:Children at Work


Slide 35:Women at work


Slide 37:Teamwork


Slide 40:Seedlings


Slide 41:Refugee Camp Home Gardens


Slide 42:Healthy Food


Healthy Families :Healthy Families


THANK YOU :THANK YOU Women of Hope Project Centre for Promotion of Simplified Hydroponics Street No. 8 | Habsiguda | Hyderabad Contact: 09848042237