Nigerian man who grows crop in the air, photos cause stir

A young Nigerian farmer, Samuel Ogbole engages in the cultivation business with an uncommon technique, grow crop in the air

In recent times, there seems to be an unorganized shift among Nigerian youths towards the occupation of farming, the young farmer does his own farming in the air as against the norm of cultivating it on the earth’s soil.

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According to @NigeriaStories, Samuel uses a method called aeroponics, showcasing some of his crop production along with his picture.

He tweeted;

“Meet Samson Ogbole the Nigerian farmer who grows crops in the air!!

“He is doing this using Aeroponics a process of growing plants in the air without the use of soil.”

Meet Samson Ogbole the Nigerian farmer who grows crops in the air!!
He is doing this using Aeroponics a process of growing plants in the air without the use of soil.
Here are some food items from his farm
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— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) April 19, 2021

Aeroponics involves the growing of plants without either soil or hydroponics but in a mist-laden atmosphere. Nigerians took to the comment section to appreciate the young man’s innovative way of farming.

@ohluhjehrey said: “Soil for agriculture is not the problem in Nigeria. The innovation can be good for Lagos though. Bravo.”

@ObinnaChukwukad commented: “Southern Nigeria needs this initiative to grow crops. “This will help in crashing the price and avoiding future food blockades from the North.

” @TundeUnusual wrote: “Highly commendable! But without soil? Wetin he packs full those plastic water collectors?” @ebu_bekee reacted: “It’s as healthy as normal agriculture but 50 times as cost-efficient.”

@Mai_bulala remarked: “It’s called dryland agriculture. Visited such side yesterday at BUK.”