In a virtuous cycle of sustainability, waste from fish farming becomes nutrients for growing vegetables, which cleanse the water for fish farming. This story appears in the August 2019 issue of ...

Aquaponics combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing plants in water) to create a closed-loop system. In this cycle, fish waste becomes a natural fertilizer for plants ...

The GCC Indoor Farming Market is set for robust expansion, projected to grow from USD 602.73 million in 2022 to USD 1,426.79 million by 2029, registering an impressive CAGR of 13.1% over the forecast ...

Adelaja had no background in farming or hydroponics, but she describes her ... which are fertilised with waste from fish, which also live in the container. This nutrient-dense method means that ...

Hydroponics eco-friendly practices result in greater water conservation and the use of fewer pesticides. This sustainable ...

The fourth method, the integrated recycling system, is considered the most “pure” fish farming method. Hydroponic beds are placed near plastic tanks. Water in plastic tanks is circulated ...

Indeed, not many farmers are familiar with aquaponic poultry and Mwakio agrees as he offers an explanation: “This is an integrated farming model where you rear fish, poultry and have hydroponic ...

Fish is a popular dish, valued for its unique nutritional qualities. Tilapia is one of the most popular farmed fish, as it’s hardy, easy to grow compared to other fish species, breeds easily and ...

Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ), a nonprofit working to combat food insecurity through youth-led urban farming, celebrated the ...