The science of water, fish, poop and plants!

BigAngBlack, 8 months ago

‘They’re sentient beings’: a new way of raising fish – and vegetables – in New York

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/07/oko-farms-brooklyn-aquaponics-fish

> #YemiAmu, founder of #NewYork City’s first outdoor #aquaponics farm, combines growing fish and growing plants without soil, and teaches residents its benefits

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Oko Farms is New York City’s first outdoor aquaponics farm, combining aquaculture (growing fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) into one recirculating ecosystem. It’s an ancient technique once practiced by the Incans, as well as in Mexico, Peru, Japan and Egypt, that’s now seeing a resurgence in the US, particularly in urban areas since it doesn’t require soil and can increase crop production thanks to faster plant growth and year-round production, if done indoors.Aquaponics is also thought to be more climate-friendly since it uses less energy and is more weather-resilient than traditional types of farming. Because most of the farm is outdoors, the farm relies largely on rainwater to replenish the system when needed, only using tap water during times of drought, or excessive heat in the summer.Through her farm, as well as a host of educational and community programs, Yemi Amu, the founder of Oko Farms, wants to teach local residents how simple and beneficial aquaponic farming can be.

lewiis, 10 months ago

Claudia loves lying down near the pizza oven, and #aquaponics. I’ve never understood how a #cat covered in black fur can stay in the #sun in #westernaustralia all year round. #catsofmastodon #cats #blackcats #caturday

ai6yr, 10 months ago

Test of the random (free) #Tascam recorder from the city Material Reuse center today. The sound of cool water inside of my #aquaponics system (albeit... just growing #goldfish, who are mostly fertilizing #mint. Anyone need mint? It goes nuts in aquaponics, mint julep for everyone!)

Brown bullhead catfish going into my aquaponics system today!

OC The current state of my system (postimg.cc)

This is an album of the current state of my system....

Crazypedia, 11 months ago

Highly recommend giving this a watch :_earth:

Watch "How This #Aquaponics #Farmer Is Reinventing #UrbanAgriculture"
https://youtu.be/_YmkWODcqbA

msquebanh, 3 months ago

In a groundbreaking #initiative aimed at bolstering food security, National Council of/for #PersonsWithDisabilities (NCPD) has unveiled a #pioneering #Aquaponics Facility, managed entirely by a dedicated team of #disabled individuals.

Funded by a generous grant from the GEF Small Grant Program, this facility signifies a remarkable leap forward in #SustainableAgriculture practices on the island.
https://stlucia.loopnews.com/content/ncpd-unveils-aquaponics-facility-managed-team-disabled-persons

#StLucia #Caribbean #FoodSecurity #IslandNations #GlobalSouth