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US (OK): 1000m2 aquaponic farm grows 150,000 pounds of fresh produce yearly

"This 10,000-square-foot CEA facility will house state-of-the-art aquaponics systems and represents "the perfect environment that'll be the future of farming," says Kevin Harper, CEO and president of Food On The Move, the parent agency.   Harper expects Urban Farm to produce approximately 150,000 pounds of organic,…

Italy: "Same productivity, but without the energy costs from artificial lighting"

Vertical farming is not new when it comes to vegetable production, but there is always an introduction that deserves the attention of producers. After all, production sustainability and the rationalization of resources are not something that can be disregarded. If we add energy saving to this, then the…

Dutch herb grower and partners pioneer cultivation on water

"I've tried all kinds of ways to get the system working well," says Christ Monden of De Kruidenaer. This Dutch grower who cultivates herbs hydroponically is featured in the North Brabant (LIB) Agricultural Innovation Steering Committee's 25th-anniversary book. "I even replicated the tides. That didn't…

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US (ID): Boise approves new indoor ag facility in airport impact area

Recently, the Boise City Council moved to approve annexation for an agricultural facility that its developer says will sustainably produce vegetables and fish near the Boise Airport.  Greenscale is an indoor controlled environment agriculture facility. The 25,000-square-foot facility would open at 7050 S.…

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US: Students across Pennsylvania are raising catfish in classrooms

Students in 13 schools across Pennsylvania are getting a hands-on opportunity to grow channel catfish for their local waterways.  The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission provides fingerling-size catfish to the schools in October, and the students care for them throughout the school year. "They are raising…

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China: Aquaponics boosts ecology and economy in Zhejiang

Aquaponics, a method of growing fish and vegetables in a closed water system, has been sprouting up in recent years in Deqing county of Zhejiang province. In an aquaponics system, fish waste — which decomposes in circulating water — provides nutrients for plants, while the plants help purify the water to…

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CAN (QC): Aquaponics could be a go in Kahnawake

Despite laying dormant for years, a proposal for an innovative aquaponics farm in Kahnawake has new wind in its sails following the creation of a sustainable development portfolio at the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK). The idea to build such a facility, which involves farming fish to create…

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Belize: 7th primary school adds aquaponic farming to resumé

Тhе Міnіѕtrу оf Аgrісulturе, Fооd Ѕесurіtу аnd Еntеrрrіѕе (МАFЅЕ) ореnеd thе ѕеvеnth Аquароnіс Ѕуѕtеm Рrојесt аt Соmраѕіón Ѕсhооl іn Yо Сrееk, Оrаngе Wаlk Dіѕtrісt wіth thе соllаbоrаtіоn оf а Саnаdіаn Ѕсhооl аnd thе ѕuрроrt оf thе Міnіѕtrу оf Еduсаtіоn. “Тhіѕ рrојесt wаѕ оnсе а thоught іn 2015, аnd…

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South Korea: Gyeonggi province announces trial of aquaponic fish farms

The Gyeonggi Province Maritime & Fisheries Research Institute recently said it will set up and operate aquaponics fish farms, facilities that produce both fish and crops at the same time, in Gimpo and Icheon on a trial basis until next year. The aquaponics system has a clear strength in which the organic…

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Guam: Local aquaculture attainable for residents seeking sustainability

A number of island residents, looking for ways to curb the high cost of living, showed up to the University of Guam Sea Grant and Guahan Sustainable Culture aquaculture workshop, which showed how attainable sustainable living on an island really is. David Crisostomo, an extension associate with UOG Sea…

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Pakistan: Aquaponic farm management system introduced

"The aquaponics management system is a key technology developed and demonstrated by Pakistani scientists for farmers to manage their farms. Farmers can also apply the system to existing fish and hydroponic farms for organic fish, vegetable, and fruit production," said Dr. Nosherwan Shoaib while talking…

US (PA): Erie's Curtze Co. leader touts potential of aquaponic farm

"I want to take an opportunity to speak to the Erie Aquaponics Center at Savocchio Park, which is a unique private/public collaboration with huge growth potential," says B.…