# Computerized Hydroponic Systems The Genesis Controller is a Microfarm that Automates Plant Growth By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microfarm References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/sustainable-microfarms.html) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/464496724/1155653892?token=5594f5b2) The 'Genesis Controller' is a [hydroponic microfarm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden) developed by [Sustainable Microfarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2m-group). There are several advantages to growing plants using a hydroponic system over a traditional soil-based one, but these systems can be complex and expensive. The Genesis Controller is a computer-controlled system that allots water and pre-programmed dosages of nutrients to plants. This kind of a hydroponic mechanism is typically only used by professional farmers, but Sustainable Microfarms is launching a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-system) campaign to make microfarming easy and available to the masses. Since gardening can be a challenge in urban spaces, this microfarming set is a clever mechanism to aid people who want to grow their own food, but lack the space or time to do so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hydroponic Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing affordable and user-friendly hydroponic systems for urban farming. - **Computer-controlled Farming:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating computer-controlled farming systems that automate plant growth and optimize resource allocation. - **Microfarming:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in developing small-scale farming solutions that enable individuals to grow their own food in limited spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Urban Farming:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in designing urban farming solutions that utilize hydroponic systems to maximize productivity in limited spaces. - **Agricultural Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be explored in the agricultural technology industry to create advanced computer-controlled systems for efficient and sustainable farming. - **Home Gardening:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing user-friendly microfarming kits that enable individuals to grow their own food even in small urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn.md) - [Indoor Hydroponic Smart Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-gardens-indoor-device.md) - [Automated Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hydroponic-garden.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [Soil-Free Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-system.md) - [Structural Smart Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantafrom-smart-indoor-garden.md) - [Compact Countertop Hydroponic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-indoor-garden.md)