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Ocean Crops: Is this the Next Frontier of Agriculture?

Find out in this @Forbes Editor's Pick written by Nishan Degnarain! Featuring an insight into why, and how, Luke & Rory built Agrisea.

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Long before hydroponics or ocean farming, the Aztec civilization pioneered floating farms called Chinampas—a revolutionary system that turned shallow lakes into thriving food sources. These hand-built islands, crafted from mud, vegetation, and wood, sustained entire cities.

Rice feeds over 3 billion people, yet its cultivation consumes 30% of the world’s freshwater and contributes 12% of global methane emissions. 🌍💧🌾
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Our planet gives us everything: water, soil, air, and life. But the way we grow food is putting all of that at risk.
At Alora, we believe the future of food must protect the Earth. That’s why we’re rethinking agriculture by growing salt-tolerant rice in the ocean.
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At Alora 🌊, we believe innovation can unlock new possibilities.

What if rice didn’t need freshwater to thrive? What if we could harness the resilience of nature to grow crops in places once thought impossible?