AQUAPONICS SYSTEM
Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture (fish growing), and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) in a self-contained system which recreates the natural relationship between plants and wildlife. Fish and plants develop side-by-side and can be harvested to produce a healthy high-protein and nutrient rich diet.
A simple aquaponics system grows six times more per square foot than traditional farming, allowing any surplus vegetables and fish to be sold for extra income. Planting and harvesting can be done standing and working at waist level, meaning aquaponics uses 70% less energy than traditional farming. These systems are almost entirely self-sustainable and use 90% less water compared to conventional agriculture.
By building and teaching aquaponic systems, we can help the residents of our project communities aim for complete self-sufficiency, massively reducing food costs and helping them provide for themselves a better quality of life.
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