Aquaponics: An Integrated Farming System for Food Security
Aitwar Vaijnath*
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar, College of Fisheries, Mangalore, Karnataka (575 002), India
Gurphale Nikita
Late Shri Punaram Nishad College of Fisheries, Kawardha, (Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg), Chhattisgarh (491 995), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Aquaponics, Fish, Integrated, Plants
Abstract
Aquaponic farming systems find better ways for various agricultural industries. This farming system is not dependent on soil and requires no pesticides during farming. The system is suitable for cultivation throughout the year and can produce high-yield, good-quality vegetables. Vegetables using this technique grow much faster than conventional farming techniques. Aquaponics occurs in a closed system and does not release waste into streams. Compared to conventional farming using the same space, the system produces a 30% more yield. The system requires less water than conventional farming.
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