Thursday, 31 January 2019

Fish Poop Could Help Us Sustainably Grow The Food Of Our Future

Fish Poop Could Help Us Sustainably Grow The Food Of Our Future

Today, surrounded by freezing temperatures, thousands of heads of lettuce grow, nestled in a cozy greenhouse fed by nutrient-rich nitrates. Or you could call it what it is: fish poop. The process, called aquaponics, allows farmers to grow local, organic produce anywhere at any time of year. Aquaponics is a sustainable method of farming that combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (cultivating plants in water).

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