Aquaponics is essentially organic cultivation of plants and animals together in a re-circulating closed system (water tank), using water instead of potting mixes. technically speaking it is a combination of aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soil-less plant culture).. Farm:shop urban aquaponics in the uk sky farming – growing on roofs – is part of the new style of urban farming in a disused building that’s labelled farm:shop punters pad about admiring the aquaponic micro fish farm and hi-tech indoor allotment.. The first aquaponics system in uganda was built by mr charlie price and rebecca bainbridge of aquaponics uk in december 2009. although training was given, most who came for just one session were unable to see the system completed..
We work collaboratively to build a community by offering accessible courses about aquaponics. we believe in open source and as such share open source research and design. we want aquaponics to be accessible to all by crowdfunding the manufacture of low cost, sustainable aquaponics systems.. Every aquaponic system will include the components listed below. there are many options to add on to these and customize the system, depending on your particular circumstances and goals.. Welcome to aponic vertical aeroponic aquaponics. aponic ltd have developed a vertical soil-less growing system that uses 90% less water than traditional agriculture, runs on rain water and solar power, does not emit harmful run-off into the environment and massively reduces the need for fossil fuels in food production..
