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Kamis, 31 Maret 2016
3D Aquaponics systemsThe internet is full of free resources to use in order to make your life easier. There are many reasons to download models rather than creating one from scratch. To save time, save money or even for testing lighting. As long as you follow the users rules, it is perfectly acceptable to download these models. Below an a...
This weekend was exciting as Green Bazaar had organised an event on "Design Matters". One of the many workshops was on Aquaponics. Here i got a chance of talking to a lot of Aquaponics enthusiasts who wanted to know more.After a short presentation, I did a DIY session where i showed how one can make a Miniponics - Aquaponics for just under 10$.Here...
I often get requests for additional information on Aqua Farming. Many people wanted particular reports and related articles. To better help visitors in thier search I set up an online library of freely available documents and reports.The access page is located at This LinkAt that like you will find numerous topic specific reports that you can view online or download. I will update the resource with...
But who wants to eat goldfish when they can have, tilapia, bluegill, trout, basa or bass? You can use any fresh water fish for aquaponics. The most popular are tilapia because they breed easily and quickly and young fry are easily maintained. You arent going to grow plants if you dont have fish poo. You arent going to have fish...
What Equipment You Need for an Aquaponics SystemAn aquaponics system is a symbiotic marriage of plants and aquatic animals cultivated in a recirculating environment. There are various types of aquaponic systems used for growing vegetables or plants. Knowing how big you want your aquaponic system to be before you purchase it will allow you to...
Overwintered crops, physical acquisition of seeds, workable soil, and gypsy ducks made us happy this week.The chard and garlic under the row cover are really taking off.Compared to the stuff planted the same week last fall outside the row cover, this garlic is at least an order of magnitude larger. Plus, the chickens may have eaten the unprotected...
We had some extra buns and cabbage to use up recently, and we thought, "we oughta make a strata! What goes good with buns? Hamburgers, hot dogs...brats!" Having already done a hamburger-type strata, and having more of a hankering for brats than hot dogs, we forged ahead with a brat-themed strata. We started by sautéing a pound of ground...
If youve been following this blog lately, you know that were engaged in a multi-week battle of wits with a pile of eggshells. Specifically, were trying to figure out a way to isolate calcium carbonate from eggshells to use as a leavening agent. The calcium carbonate is bound up in a matrix of protein that makes it less accessible for leavening...
On the birthday of my friend and author Kimberly Burge, I post this video of her television interview on WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, which was aired when she was visiting her hometown of Cincinnati back in October. I finally finished reading The Born Frees, and I totally enjoyed reading the stories from the young ladies in Gugulethu and their interactions with Kimberly. If you havent picked up a copy of...
Members of Congress rely on their constituents to keep them informed of issues and concerns in their districts. By writing your members of Congress, you’ve made yourself a valuable source of information. Congressional aides figure you represent others, so your voice becomes amplified. Writing letters gives you voice and power. Taking the time to write...
Rabu, 30 Maret 2016
Things are progressing in finding solutions to developing more environmentally friendly feeds for use in Aquaculture. Feeds with more vegetable based ingredients, leading to further reductions in fish meal and fish oil requirements.Just found this interesting story by Megan Ogilvie, Special to The Star.(April 14, 2006) - A browse through the seafood section of your local grocery store may soon reveal...
NorthernAquaFarms.Com is a source for informative content and resources concerning Aquaculture, Aqua Farming, the environment, fish and seafood. We feature general information pages, fresh daily news items, special industry articles, a book store, a resource directory and other resources.The goal of this website is to provide useful online resources to industry visitors and the general public. Many...
Selasa, 29 Maret 2016
A topic of considerable discussions and opinions, not all of which are based on facts, indeed some appear to be based largely on junk science. This is my starting post in a future series of posts presenting reference studies, articles and good science publications relating to Aquaculture. From Experience: Fish Farmers are necessitated to become good stewards of the environment, the nature of their...
I first learned about aquaponics during the 2009 Cape Land and Sea Harvest local food festival on Cape Cod, MA. In celebration of all things local and delicious, the weekend includes tours of farms, and I was intrigued to see the unique description of an aquaponic farm in the event listings. Their description of the closed-loop growing system sounded astoundingly logical, and it immediately appealed...
When we said back in February that we wanted to learn new knots, the knot we had in mind (although we didnt know it then) was the truckers hitch. Its one of the best knots for tying stuff, such as a canoe, pile of lumber, or Christmas tree, onto the top of a car. Of course, the advent of ratchet straps has made knot tying on cargo a dying...
Twas an eventful time this week on the homestead, bolstered by some nice weather and a couple snowy days. Check out what happened this week at THL!A seven-egg day! That means all of our hens are definitely laying. (We were pretty sure thats been the case since mid-January, but this was the first time we got a horizontal bingo on our egg-tracking...
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