Aquaponics - A Step towards Urban Agriculture
Alok Kumar Jena*
Dept. of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra
Pradyut Biswas
Dept. of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra
Himadri Saha
Dept. of Aquatic Health and Environment, College of Fisheries, Lembucherra
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Aquaponics, Urban agriculture, Water recirculation
Abstract
Currently aquaculture is becoming intensified in India to meet the demand of fish protein for increasing population. Agricultural land is shrinking day by day due to its conversion for other uses which is creating pressure on natural resources. Aquaponics, as a combined system of recirculating aquaculture and hydroponics, is an innovative technology in India which could contribute to addressing these problems. Although many studies have addressed some scientific aspects, there has been limited focus on commercial implementation. Aquaponic system renders the minimal use of water, while producing more fish and vegetable per unit area than the conventional aquaculture and agricultural systems. There is expanding interest in aquaponics as a form of aquaculture that can be used to produce food closer to urban centers.
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