Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants, has become an integral part of global food production. On the other hand, irrigation, the artificial application of water to land, has been a cornerstone of agriculture for centuries. Integrating these two practices involves strategically…
From Small Spaces to Big Harvests: Tips That Can Help You Grow More With Less in Vertical Gardening With the increasing population, land size that can be used for farming has reduced, while at the same time the demand for food has kept soaring. Feeding this growing population…
Aquaponics is a method of farming that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soil-less plant cultivation) in a symbiotic system. This innovative approach offers numerous benefits, including efficient resource utilization, organic food production, and reduced environmental impact. How Does Aquaponics Work In aquaponics, fish and plants are cultivated…
Can You Reap Big from Aquaculture in Kenya? A Growing Industry with a Bright Future Aquaculture in Kenya has risen recently, providing opportunities for small-scale and large-scale farmers to boost their food security and income. With various aquaculture methods available, ranging from pond culture to cage farming, this…
Hydroponics systems are soil-less, water-based farming processes. Rather than using soil for plant nutrition, crops are fed nutrient-rich water, negating a lot of the baggage that comes with soil-based methods. In the hydroponic system, the plant roots grow in a liquid nutrient solution or inside the moist inert…
Vertical gardening is the practice of growing crops and utilizing vertical space to maximize land and increase water efficiency.Vertical farms come in different shapes and sizes, from simple two-level or wall-mounted systems to large warehouses several stories tall. All vertical farms use one of three soil-free systems for…