Farming inside the box: Urban agriculture of aquaponics

Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture, which is the raising of fish, and hydroponics, which is the raising of plants using water. The system is a closed system in that the water from the fish which is enriched by their waste is actually used to fertilize the plan [...]

World’s first Integrated Urban Aquaponics Conference and workshops

systems producing organic food, will be held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from July 25 to 27, 2012.The conference and workshops will be organized by the Aquaponics Network Australia (ANA), solely-owned by Brisbane-based Aquaponix Pty Ltd., in conjunction with the Green Infrastructure Network Australia Inc. (GINA Inc). The conference will be held at Whites Hill State College (WHSC), at Camp Hill, Brisbane, Queensland, which will soon begin developing Brisbane’s fourth aquaponics unit for better teaching science, maths and integrated sustainability [...]

NPR: Urban Fish Farming: Wave Of The Future?

are now hearing me speak again and they’re saying, ‘Oh, I get it now,’” he says. By Brent BaughmanNPRJuly 3, 2011Excerpt:His utopian city is one with Jacuzzi-sized fish tanks on every roof, giving locavore owners more than 100 pounds of fish a year.Schreibman further sweetens the deal with something called hydroponics. By tweaking his filtration system to leave a certain amount of fish waste in the water, plants can be grown in the same tank.“We’re talking plants floating on the surface of the water, using the fish waste as nutrition,” he explains.Lettuce, [...]

Reuters video: Urban aquaponics farming brings the country to the city

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IBM team recommends setting up a Council on Urban Agriculture and Aquaponics in Milwaukee

says Carey Hidaka, one of the team members, who is a water management specialist.The team concentrated on fashioning a set of recommendations during the final days in Milwaukee. They encouraged the city leaders to continue with their initiative. The recommended that the city set up a Council on Urban Agriculture and Aquaponics, which would be similar to the Milwaukee Water Council. And they urged them to create an innovation center for the technology in a building on a former industrial site. [...]

Aquaponic Gardening

starting and maintaining a healthy system.Aquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to six times more productive and use 90 percent less water than conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilizing, bending, digging, or heavy lifting [...]

Urban homesteaders plant seeds of change in Kansas City

is a patchwork quilt of urban farming ventures.There are a vegetable garden fertilized with nutrient-rich fish waste and a lush swath of bamboo stalks waiting to be dried and used to stake tomato plants or to build a tree house or a lightweight bicycle.Towering sunflowers wear paper grocery sacks draped over their heads, an effort to keep the birds away so the mature seeds can be roasted, then eaten as a snack. There’s a playhouse-turned-chicken coop for heritage breed hens.On the driveway, tilapia swim in an aquaponics system fashioned from recycled, [...]

Milwaukee recognized for urban farms, aquaponics in IBM report

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City, suburban residents try hand at fish farming in Baltimore

am retired veterinarian turned horticuculturist in retirementowned & operated sans souci nursery in monktonnow looking for what’s nextin childhoodraised tropical fish outdoors in Balto city fed local plankton(daphne cyclops etc)would like to see your setup lbh 2David [...]

Raising Trashcan Tilapia is Latest Trend in Urban Farming

Christopher Toole sees the future of urban farming at the bottom of a 50-gallon garbage bin in the South Bronx, where a pale foot-long fish does lazy loops in dark water.The fish is one of dozens of tilapia Toole keeps in trash and recycling containers, [...]

Long Island City lab on cutting edge of urban farming with aquaponic system

The growing system builds on the local food movement that has spawned urban farms and greenhouses all over the city.Clarke constructed the aquaponic mechanism last month from plastic tubs, tubes and wood from Home Depot after he read a manual on the water-based growing method.Read the complete article here. 1 comment1Rockrose [...]

New Yorkers branch into ‘beyond organic’ urban fish farming

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Fish from the Sky with Vegetables

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Aquaponic farming takes root in urban food desert

not only of vegetables and herbs (the legal variety), but also fish.On the first floor, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, and basil sprout from 10-foot lengths of rain gutter and bright orange PVC pipe, also spoils of the Chester raid.Read the complete article here. 0 comments There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.Leave a CommentNameE-mailWebsiteXHTML: You can use these tags: a href createSummaryAndThumb("summary6958745356255418024 [...]

Internet of food: Urban Aquaponics in Oakland

I feel knowledge of electronics and software programming makes me a better farmer than just having a hoe. Gardens that can communicate for themselves using the internet can lead to exchanging of ideas in ways that were not possible before. I can test, for instance, whether the same tomato grows better in Oakland or the Sahara Desert given the same conditions. Then I can share the same information with farmers in Iceland and Chi [...]

Giant Prawn 2011

Giant Prawn 2011 will be held as a component of next year's Asian-Pacific Aquaculture 2011 conference, 17-20 January, in Kochi, India. Giant Prawn 2011 will be a landmark opportunity to review the status of freshwater prawn farming worldwide and discuss the future of this $2 billion industry. The meeting will include field trips to freshwater prawn farming sites on 21-22 January.The scientific programme for Giant Prawn 2011 consists of a three-day invited paper session (18-20 January), plus a one-day parallel session for contributed papers on [...]

Vietnamese catfish - better management practices update

A number of farmers have volunteered to trial the draft better management practices (BMPs) developed by the catfish BMP project, for the purpose of evaluation and demonstration. The draft BMPs were developed following extensive surveys of industry practice and stakeholder meetings convened by the project [...]

Better management practices for catfish aquaculture released

'Better Management Practices for Catfish Aquaculture' Version 3.0 was released at a national workshop in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam on 24 November. These improved farming practices are the culmination of a three-year project investigating catfish farming practices in the Mekong Delta, [...]

Workshop on ecosystem approach to inland fisheries: data needs and implementation strategies

NACA coordinated an international workshop Ecosystem approach to inland fisheries: data needs and implementation strategies, in Vientiane, Lao PDR, 7-11 December 2010 as part of its continued engagement on inland fisheries issues. The workshop was supported by the FAO and the US Geological Survey, and brought together 28 experts in inland fisheries from 12 countries and representatives from regional and international organisations.The contribution inland fisheries makes to improve the human well-being, and the status of inland fishery resources [...]

Adapting to climate change: Aquaclimate 2nd annual project meeting

Aquaclimate is a three year project funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, through the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Thailand, which supports scientific research in selected vulnerable farming communities in the Asian region. The second annual meeting of the project, convened by NACA, was [...]

Ramping up adoption of catfish BMPs

A new project funded by the European Commission will help Vietnamese catfish farmers improve their efficiency and profitability. The project will assist farmers to implement better management practices (BMPs), working in cooperative groups formed from 'clusters' of nearby farms.Vietnamese catfish aquaculture [...]

Striped catfish farming in the Mekong Delta: A tumultuous path to a global success

This new peer reviewed publication is available from the journal Reviews in Aquaculture. The abstract follows:The striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) (Sauvage), also referred to as tra catfish or sutchi catfish, farming sector is an icon of aquaculture development in Vietnam and globally. Over a decade it has developed from a humble backyard operation to one that currently accounts for the production of over one million tonnes, employing over 180 000 rural poor, and generating an export income exceeding US$ 1.4 billion (2010). It accounts [...]

Consultation on Lake and Reservoir Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in Asia

The ICEIDA funded project on, Strategies for development of Asian reservoir & lake fisheries management concluded with a final Consultation on Lake and Reservoir Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in Asia. The consultation was held at the Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Science, Wuhan from 20-24 September.The consultation organised by NACA in conjunction with the Institute of Hydrobiology was co-hosted by the Institute of Hydroecology, Ministry of Water Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratory for Hydroecology [...]

Peter Edwards to mentor the new Sustainable Farming Systems Programme

At its recent meeting in Cambodia, the 23rd Governing Council endorsed some significant changes to the NACA Work Plan. One of the key changes is the formation of the Sustainable Farming Systems Programme, which will incorporate the former Inland Aquaculture and Coastal Aquaculture Programmes. One of [...]

Broodstock management training course launched by NACA and UNU-FTP

Although the aquaculture sector in Asia has grown considerably over the last three decades, currently accounting for over 90 percent of the global production of approximately 62 million tonnes, there is reason to believe that the rate of growth is declining. One possible reason for this decline is a decrease in the quality of seed stocks of many of the major species cultured. Few hatcheries have personnel trained in broodstock management or effective broodstock management plans in place. The situation has been further exacerbated in countries [...]

International Fisheries Symposium (IFS 2012), 6-8 December, Can Tho, Vietnam

PLease see the symposium website for the scientific program, abstract submission and registrations - Ed.Aquaculture and Fisheries industry are increasingly playing important roles in the world. Reportedly, the total world aquaculture and fisheries production is continuously increased which is approaching 150 million tons. The South-East Asia has been showing as a very dynamic and important region for aquaculture and fisheries which is significantly contributing to sustainable development of global aquaculture and fisheries.Aquaculture and fisheries [...]

Proceedings of the Global Conference on Aquaculture available for download

The Proceedings of the Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010 are now available for free download. I encourage all to avail of a copy of this excellent publication. The Foreword is reproduced below - Ed.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Network of Aquaculture [...]

Broodstock management training course launched by NACA and UNU-FTP

Although the aquaculture sector in Asia has grown considerably over the last three decades, currently accounting for over 90 percent of the global production of approximately 62 million tonnes, there is reason to believe that the rate of growth is declining. One possible reason for this decline is a decrease in the quality of seed stocks of many of the major species cultured. Few hatcheries have personnel trained in broodstock management or effective broodstock management plans in place. The situation has been further exacerbated in countries [...]

8th Regional Grouper Hatchery Training Course - apply now!

Applications are invited for participation in the 8th Regional Grouper Hatchery Production Training Course, which will be held at the Krabi Coastal Fisheries Research and Development Centre, of the Thai Department of Fisheries.Grouper culture has led to a significant contribution to fish production [...]

Regional Proficiency Testing for Aquatic Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratories

Proficiency testing is an important mechanism for animal health diagnostic laboratories to test and improve their capabilities. Testing conducted by such laboratories helps underpin national health and quarantine programmes, and also plays an important role in facilitating international trade.Participation in a recognised proficiency testing program is usually a requirement for formal laboratory accreditation. However, there is currently very limited access to proficiency testing programs for aquatic animal health laboratories in Asia. The NACA [...]

Regional study/workshop on adoption of aquaculture assessment tools for sustainability

The importance of promoting responsible and sustainable aquaculture practices at national and local levels is widely recognised. Planners, policy makers and manager are expected to consider environmental, social, animal health and welfare and food safety issues among others while developing national programs and activities to promote aquaculture to support rural development and empower small scale farmers. Various aquaculture assessment tools (e.g. import risk analysis, environment impact assessment, residue inspection, process and product certification) [...]

Workshop on Aquaculture Planning and Management Tools

A three-day workshop on the Evaluation and Adoption of Aquaculture Assessment Tools in the Asia-Pacific Region was held from 3-5 July in Pattaya, Thailand. The purpose of the workshop was to conduct a regional evaluation study on adoption of existing aquaculture assessment tools in Asia and the Pacific, and to develop a regional strategy to promote wider application of such tools in the region.The workshop, jointly convened by FAO, NACA and the Asia-Pacific Fisheries Commission (APFIC), was held in response to recommendations of the APFIC regional [...]

Emergency regional consultation on shrimp early mortality syndrome, 9-10 August, Bangkok

Recently, an emerging disease known as early mortality syndrome (EMS) in shrimp (also termed acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome or AHPNS) has been reported to cause significant losses among shrimp farmers in China, Vietnam, Malaysia and the eastern Gulf of Thailand. Outbreaks in Vietnam and Malaysia have caused severe economic losses and significantly lowered annual farmed shrimp production.The disease affects both P. monodon and P. vannamei and is characterised by mass mortalities, reaching up to 100% in some cases, during the first 20-30 [...]

Outcomes of emergency consultation on shrimp early mortality syndrome / AHPNS

Audio recordings of the technical presentations from the consultation are available for download and streaming. A disease card is in preparation to assist with field level diagnosis and will be made available shortly, followed by the full report of the consultation – Ed.An emergency regional consultation on "Early Mortality Syndrome" of shrimp, or Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Syndrome, concluded on Friday 10 August 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. The consultation brought together over 87 participants including international shrimp health experts, [...]

Workshop on Proficiency Testing Programme for Aquatic Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratories in Asia-Pacific

The two-day regional workshop was held at Centara Grand Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. It was organized by NACA with funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and in collaboration with Australian National Quality Assurance Programme (ANQAP) and the Animal Health Laboratory of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The workshop was undertaken as a preliminary activity of the whole Regional Proficiency Testing (RPT) Programme, with the following specific objectives:To [...]

AquaChile, BioMar invest in Costa Rica, tilapia

With an initial investment of EUR 12.3 million (USD 15 million) via parent company Grupo ACI, one of the largest global suppliers of fresh tilapia fillets to the United States, AquaChile has joined forces with BioMar Group, a leading feed supplier for salmon, trout, sea bass and sea bream, to install a new tilapia research center, trial facility and feed plant in Costa Ri [...]

NPR takes in-depth look at pangaisus farming

With the U.N. saying there will be 9 billion people on the planet by mid-century, one big question comes to mind: How are we going to feed th [...]

Mainstream Canada site hit with IHN virus

Cermaq subsidiary Mainstream Canada on Monday revealed that the IHN (infectious haematopoietic necrosis) virus has been detected after routine testing at one of its Tofino-area farms in British Columb [...]

ASC-labeled tilapia to debut in August

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is holding a press conference on 20 August to formally introduce the first ASC-labeled product — tilapia from a farm in Indones [...]

EU researchers launch bluefin aquaculture project

European bluefin tuna researchers embark on innovative, commercial, sustainable TRANSDOTT proje [...]

Camanchaca receives two-star BAP certification

Camanchaca, a vertically-integrated Chilean seafood company, recently received two stars in the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices progr [...]

GlobalGAP goes big in China

GlobalGAP Aims to be Global Standard of Choice for Chinese seafood exporters by year’s e [...]

King Salmon blasts farm opponents

NZ King Salmon, whose costs to apply to expand its salmon farming operation in the Marlborough Sounds have blown out from NZD 2.5 million to NZD 8 million, has hit out at its opponents’ “damaging” campaign. [...]

Grieg confirms IHN virus in Canada

Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. on Thursday received preliminary positive results indicating that the IHN (infectious hematopoietic necrosis) virus has been identified at one of its salmon farms in British Columbia. [...]

Oman aims to capitalize on aquaculture prospects

In a determined bid to make aquaculture a growing and vibrant food production sector, Dr. Fuad bin Ja'afar Al Sajwani, minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Wealth called upon investors to exploit the huge potential available in the aquaculture and integrated farming sector of Om [...]

Mainstream to depopulate infected site

Mainstream Canada, has been issued a notice by Canadian authorities to depopulate its Millar Chanel site that has tested positive for the IHN (infectious hematopoietic necrosis) vir [...]

Canadian officials confirm IHN at Grieg site

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of IHN (infectious hematopoietic necrosis) virus at Grieg Seafood’s Culloden Point salmon farm in British Columb [...]

Rising sea cucumber prices drives cultivation

Rising sea cucumber prices drives cultivation 2012-08-09 28 Rising prices for sea cucumbers is prompting a surge in investment by some of China’s key aquaculture cultivators. Strong demand for sea cucumber (also known as beche mere) is driving investment in the sector in China, say analysts [...]

Monsoon, typhoon hit Philippine aquaculture

The Philippine fishery sector incurred losses amounting to PHP 387 million (USD 9.26 million) due to typhoons Vicente and Saola (local names Ferdie and Gener) and monsoon rains, a senior government official confirmed on Frid [...]

Rehab for abandoned Malaysia aquaculture sites

Deputy director-general (Operations) Mohamad Saupi Derahman said the industry had the potential to support the national fish production and reduce impo [...]

Spain spends €1.5m on bluefin tuna projects

Basque-based researchers AZTI-Tecnalia will oversee two bluefin tuna projects to provide independent estimates of stock numbers and mortality rat [...]

Clean Seas to cut jobs, sell kingfish business

Clean Seas Tuna will cut jobs and put its Kingfish business up for sale because problems associated with sick fish have continued to hurt its bottom li [...]

SalMar’s 2Q marred by salmon disease

Despite higher prices for farmed salmon, pancreas disease (PD) affected SalMar’s second quarter financial resul [...]

U.S. speeds up organic aquaculture timetable

The United States’ rule-making process for organic aquaculture production and certification will happen a lot sooner than just recently anticipat [...]

A Fishy Future? Interview with a Recirculating Aquaculturist—Red Herring

"I work on what’s called a “recirculating” aquaculture farm. We’re still trying to maximize fish production, but we deal with the waste problem by closing the loop, doing our own water treatment on site and re-using as much of the water as we can. We have very high stocking densities -- let’s say twenty [...]