Economic Viability of Hydroponic Farming in Sorsogon Province
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https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jefrr/V2E7/2026-4Keywords:
agripreneurs ROI, sustainableAbstract
Traditional agriculture could not provide the needs of the increasing population due to land and water resource limitations. Hydroponic farming offers a sustainable solution that reduces environmental impact, conserves resources, and is ideal for urban settings. With its numerous benefits, hydroponics addresses food security, soil degradation, and climate change issues, making it a promising approach for sustainable agriculture. However, many farmers remain reluctant to adopt the technology due to high upfront investment requirements, complexity of installation, its relative novelty, and the limited financial data indicating economic viability. This study is meant to encourage farmers to engage in hydroponics, pointing out its economic viability. This study utilized mixed-method of research to 22 respondents who are actively practicing lettuce hydroponics farming in Sorsogon Province. This research used Gretl and ‘R’ econometrics software to run descriptive statistics and to compare small, medium, and large hydroponics farms. Results revealed that although the initial setup of the hydroponic farming system is extremely high compared to traditional farming, it still resulted in a 459.67% ROI, which proved that it is economically viable and sustainable. It is recommended therefore that this new farming method be replicated in other provinces of the country.
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