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najia-cooks · 1 year ago

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[ID: A purplish-grey stew topped with olive oil and garnished with piles of pomegranate seeds. Plates of green peppers, bitter olives, olive oil, taboon bread, green onions, radishes, and za'tar surround the dish. The second image is a close-up of the same stew. End ID]

رمانية / Rummāniyya (Palestinian pomegranate stew)

Rummaniyya (رُمَّانِيَّة; also transliterated "rumaniyya," "rummaniya," and "rummaniyeh") is a Palestinian stew or dip made from lentils, eggplant, and pomegranate seeds, flavored with nutty red tahina and a zesty, spicy دُقَّة (dugga) of dill seeds, garlic, and peppers. A طشة (ṭsha), or tempering, of olive oil and onion or garlic is sometimes added.

"Rummaniyya," roughly "pomegranate-y," comes from رُمَّان‎ ("rummān") "pomegranate," plus the abstract noun suffix ـِيَّة ("iyya"); the dish is also known as حبّة رُمَّانَة ("ḥabbat rommāna"), or "pomegranate seeds." It is a seasonal dish that is made at the end of summer and the beginning of fall, when pomegranates are still green, unripe, and sour.

This stew is considered to be one of the most iconic, historic, and beloved of Palestinian dishes by people from Gaza, Yaffa, and Al-Ludd. Pomegranates—their seeds, their juice, and a thick syrup made from reducing the juice down—are integral to Palestinian cuisine and heritage, and images of them abound on ceramics and textiles. Pomegranates and their juice are sold from street carts and cafes in the West Bank and Gaza.

Today, tens of thousands of tons of pomegranates are grown and harvested by Israeli farmers on stolen Palestinian farmland; about half of the crop is exported, mainly to Europe. Meanwhile, Palestinians have a far easier time gaining permits to work on Israeli-owned farms than getting permission from the military to work land that is ostensibly theirs. These restrictions apply within several kilometers of Israel's claimed borders with Gaza and the West Bank, some of the most fertile land in the area; Palestinian farmers working in this zone risk being injured or killed by military fire.

Israel further restricts Palestinians' ability to work their farms and export crops by imposing tariffs, unexpectedly closing borders, shutting down and contaminating water supplies, spraying Palestinian crops with pesticides, bulldozing crops (including eggplant) when they are ready to be harvested, and bombing Palestinian farmland and generators. Though Palestinian goods have local markets, the sale of Palestinian crops to Israel was forbidden from 2007 to 2014 (when Israel accepted shipments of goods including tomato and eggplant).

Gazans have resisted these methods by disregarding orders to avoid the arable land near Israel's claimed borders, continuing to forage native plants, growing new spices and herbs for export, planting hydroponic rooftop gardens, crushing chalk and dried eggplants to produce calcium for plants, using fish excrement as fertilizer, creating water purification systems, and growing plants in saltwater. Resisting Israeli targeting of Palestinian food self-sufficiency has been necessary for practical and economic reasons, but also symbolizes the endurance of Palestinian culture, history, and identity.

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Serves 6-8.

Ingredients:

For the stew:

1 medium eggplant (370g)

1 cup brown lentils (عدس اسود)

600g pomegranate seeds (to make 3 cups juice)

3 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1/4 cup red tahina

1/2 cup olive oil

Salt, to taste

Citric acid (ملح الليمون / حامِض ليمون) (optional)

Red tahina may be approximated with home cooking tools with the above-linked recipe; you may also toast white tahina in a skillet with a little olive oil, stirring often, until it becomes deeply golden brown.

For the دُقَّة (dugga / crushed condiment):

2 tsp cumin seeds, or ground cumin

1 1/2 Tbsp dill seeds ("locust eye" بذور الشبت / عين جرادة)

5 cloves garlic

1 green sweet pepper (فلفل بارد اخضر)

2 dried red chilis (فلفل شطة احمر)

People use red and green sweet and chili peppers in whatever combination they have on hand for this recipe; e.g. red and green chilis, just green chilis, just red chilis, or just green sweet peppers. Green sweet peppers and red chilis are the most common combination.

For the طشة (Tsha / tempering) (optional):

Olive oil

1 Tbsp minced garlic

Instructions:

1. Rinse and pick over lentils. In a large pot, simmer lentils, covered, in enough water to cover for about 8 minutes, or until half-tender.

2. Meanwhile, make the dugga by combining all ingredients in a mortar and pestle or food processor, and grinding until a coarse mixture forms.

Dugga and components.

3. Cube eggplant. A medium-sized eggplant may be cut in half lengthwise (through the root), each half cut into thirds lengthwise, then cubed widthwise.

Cubed eggplant, red tahina, and pomegranate seeds.

4. Add eggplant to simmering water (there is no need to stir).

5. While the eggplant cooks, blend pomegranate seeds in a blender very thoroughly. Strain to remove any gritty residue. Whisk flour into pomegranate juice.

Pomegranate juice being strained.

6. Taste your pomegranate juice. If it is not sour, add a pinch of citric acid or a splash of lemon juice and stir.

7. Add dagga to the pot with the lentils and eggplant and stir. Continue to simmer until the eggplant is very tender and falling apart.

8. Add pomegranate juice, tahina, and olive oil to the pot, and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until stew is very thick and homogenous.

Bright pink pomegranate juice in stockpot.

9. (Optional) In a small skillet, heat a little olive oil on medium. Fry minced garlic, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Add into the pot and stir.

10. (Optional) Mash the stew with the bowl of a ladle or a bean masher to produce a more homogenous texture.

Serve rummaniyya hot or cold in individual serving bowls. It may be served as an appetizer, or as a main dish alongside flatbread, olives, and fresh vegetables such as radishes, green peppers, green onions, carrots, and romaine lettuce. It may be eaten with a spoon, or by using كماج (kmāj), a flatbread with an internal pocket, to scoop up each bite.

#Palestine #Israel #food #Palestinian #Gazan #eggplant #lentils #pomegranates #red tahina

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possiblylisle · 2 months ago

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ANOMALY: Homeworld Part Three

Putting a break here because this is a long one.

Earth Humanity

Before: Earth was a failing planet a century before humanity would ever even begin to dream of first contact. Corporate greed fed into the slow death of humanity's original home, and eventually that greed became too much to bear. Corporate consolidation of power led to many governments either bending the knee to the financial conglomerate, or being quietly wiped off the map.

The desire for power reached beyond humanity's means, leading to innovation and advancement. Cybernetic augmentation became commonplace and was heavily monetized along with all other luxuries and necessities.

Soon, Earth proved itself to not be enough for the unceasing hunger for more and the conglomerates turned their eyes to the rest of the solar system. The moon was the first and most obvious target, its stores of Helium-3 would be needed if expansion was to continue. The first extraterrestrial mining colony would be established alongside a residential leisure colony designed to house only the most powerful. This lunar colony was not only made as a place of status but as a haven from the dying Earth whose changing climate and rising seas were becoming too much of an unpredictable threat.

The expansion into space would continue advancing moving from the moon to Venus where new mining efforts would continue and the first stages of terraforming would begin.

The next stage in expansion pushed humanity to Mars, the one place humans had dreamed of inhabiting for centuries. The red planet would prove to be hostile and terrible place to live, but compared to the worsening situation back on Earth, the Martian colonists believed they had it easy. The first round of colonists were preceded by a giant team of robots that laid the ground work for eventual human arrival; constructing habits and building hydroponic farms to ensure as little difficulty for the first Martians.

Back on Earth, life was horrid for those that had no influence or money. Billions of people starved or worked themselves to death under the heels of The Conglomerate just to survive a little longer. Those that were lucky had their names placed in a lottery for future extraterrestrial colonization efforts. Many of the people living in squalor even opted to place themselves in indentured servitude with corporate colonization teams just to escape the slow hell of Earth.

With its expanding population and growing major colonies, Mars was quickly becoming the new best place to live. The first - and largest - colony would eventually be renamed "Opportunity" after one of the ancient robots that had scouted the planet it humanity's pre-conglomerate days; other colonies would follow suit with their names.

The distance between Mars and The Moon/Earth was a hard gap for the influential and powerful to continue bridging especially when accounting for their desire to keep Mars under Conglomerate control. This gap in management capability and Conglomerate control would be exploited with Martian workers using the travel and communication delay to ease the burdens of their own lives.

The exploitation of Martian workers would reach a boiling point almost a century after Opportunity's foundation. The Conglomerate had managed to create faster and more efficient ships and means of communication, bridging the gap and allow them to slowly strangle the population of Mars for more gain. Martians were built tough, though, and many of those now living on the planet were born there. The native born grew tired of answering to an oppressive outside force, so they fought back. The Martian revolution would last for nine standard years and in that time, many settlements would be wiped out and the population of Opportunity would be decimated, but the Martians would win, killing the Conglomerate heads living on the planet and driving back those that came from the outside.

The Conglomerate would leave Mars to its fate. Many of the higher ups believed that Martians would slowly die off without support from Earth, and they couldn't have been more wrong.

Inspired by their fellow extraterrestrials, other colonies would also seek emancipation from the Conglomerate and would win their freedom easy as the Conglomerate had stretched itself too thin fighting on too many fronts.

Once again, back on Earth, the situation only worsened. Many saw the way the Martians, Venusians and other colonists fought back against the Conglomerate and this fed the Earthborns' rage. They too fought back, but to no success. The Conglomerate knew an Earth revolution would come sooner or later, especially after losing their grip on their most essential colonies. The Conglomerate, in the first stages of the domestic revolution, quietly moved its most important employees into a flotilla of starships that would leave Earth behind.

The plot to abandon the planet was found and the revolution targeted the ships. Only a few of the ships managed to escape earth in the slaughter of the flotilla and those that escaped decided to finish their plan. The Earth was bombarded with nuclear weapons, killing billions of people and turning the planet into an uninhabitable wasteland. Those escaped ships would not survive much longer as the parts of the flotilla that had been captured by the revolution were in pursuit and they were angry. The ships were boarded and the last of the Conglomerate was killed.

What remained of humanity now lived beyond their original home. The flotilla tried to seek asylum with Mars and Venus but both planets would not afford to suddenly take in thousands of survivors. The colonies did give the Flotilla the means to become self sufficient and continue to survive.

In the century that followed, what remained of humanity would work together, trading and forming The Solar Alliance. Eventually, a group of researchers from the University of Opportunity would mysteriously receive ground breaking information about something known as "the reverse" and it would change humanity's course forever.

After: Humans took to the stars as quickly as they could, but they did not expect that their first venture into another solar system would also be the first time they make contact with an alien species.

Greeted with open arms by the Shaza, humanity was quickly told everything they needed to know about the reverse, the galaxy and the nearby stars that were home to habitable worlds. Additionally, the Shaza forced their way onto Mars and Venus, deploying much more sophisticated terraforming technology that helped the planets see more progress in a few decades than in the centuries before.

Earth however, it remained as it was: an uninhabitable hellscape seen by humanity as a good lesson of what happens when greed wins. Efforts to restore the planet were refused as much of humanity no longer wished to live on their ancestral home. Earth was declared a nature preserve and attempting to land on the planet is treated as a serious crime. Those who dared to break the law and visit the old homeworld have spread rumors that the Armageddon did not kill everyone and the descendants of its survivors still roam the ruined lands of the old world.

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oh-he-grows · 11 months ago

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figured i would do a quick write-up about JADAM farming techniques since there's only one post about it that I could find on tumblr and you're not likely to find a more niche subset of organic farming-

TL;DR: JADAM is a korean grassroots organic farming method that uses 3 recipes (a soil microbiome solution, a pest/disease control solution, and a surfactant) to increase yields cheaply and organically, scalable to both small-scale gardens as well as industrial agriculture.

youtube

Above is the inventor's youtube channel, and although most content is in Korean, it has enough English-language instructional content to get the basic idea across.

The most interesting aspect to me is the JMS (JADAM Microorganism Solution) that improves the soil microbiome and and nutritional diversity. By blending and steeping leaf mold, salt, and boiled mashed potatoes, you can make an entire drum of intense living fertilizer in a few days.

The JADAM sulfur solution that is used as pesticide is less convenient for a small home gardener due to the inherent risk of inexperienced gardeners creating chemical reactions with sulfur and caustic soda, but if utilized on an industrial scale could cut back pesticide usage so significantly.

I believe that large scale organic farming is too focused on hydroponic growing due to FDA/USDA organic restrictions being so inflexible, and that a revolution in the organic scene is necessary to allow for "true" (non-hydroponic) organic growers to continue existing, and the JADAM system offers a cheap and effective way of farming organically.

The JADAM "Ultra-Low-Cost Agriculture" philosophy is an ideal organic agricultural system, and I really hope it starts to get more attention outside of Korea so that we can more closely examine its feasibility.

#JADAM #organic gardening #organic fertilizer #gardening #gardenblr #plantblr #farming #vegetables #solarpunk #Youtube #Korea #Agriculture

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bucket-of-soda · 11 months ago

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[Memory: Escape]

The Domes underneath Octo Valley had begun deteriorating again after the Inklings defeated DJ Octavio and stole the Great Zapfish that the DJ had convinced to help provide energy.

The farming Dome that Soda lived in was no exception. In fact, they were almost worse off than neighboring Domes. The sun lamps for the crops required high amounts of power, and the limited budget meant that sacrifices must be made.

Soda had been pulling extra hours in the hydroponics farm, both to stay out of his dark living quarters and because they were increasingly short-handed as Octolings fled to the surface.

After shift walks and a network of rumors has allowed him to gather information on the increased security patrols. The info got spottier the closer to the surface it came from, from the game of telephone downwards and false info planted to lead defectors into security ambushes.

Tonight would be his escape. He had managed to scrounge together a flashlight, some batteries, and a weapon. The shooter was weak, only meant for defense in case of Inkling invasion. No match for the splatterpower that security had.

Slipping through the back hallways, Soda was able to make his way through the first few Domes without attracting the attention of security. The last Dome along his path was the most dangerous, housing a large security outpost for the direct purpose of restricting access to the surface via highly trained Octoling officers.

Testing in his home Dome had given him an idea of what angles the cameras cover, where checkpoints might be more common, and where ventilation systems will lead.

Soda managed to get past the security. In front of him was a tube that would bring him to the surface.

"HEY!"

Soda looked back. Two guards, a security patrol team. Soda drew his puny inkshooter, causing one of the guards to aim her service splattershot at him. He was shaking like a leaf, knowing full well that he had no hope of surviving a fight against two officers.

Then the other security officer grabbed her partner's arm. She looked back in confusion and a small argument began between the two. Soda took the opportunity to dash into the tube line and escape.

Soda was awestruck by the stars hanging in the night sky above. It was brighter out here than in his Dome when they shut off the walkway lights at night. Inkling Turf was to the south, so he began heading that way. One of the caves through Mt. Nantai would bring him across the border.

At the mountain, the plan fell apart and the memory becomes a blur of ink and rock, a mad dash through the dark, praying that he doesn't hit a dead end.

#soda lore #pkmn irl #pkmn rp #pokemon irl #rotomblr

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orassian · 1 year ago

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/ FOREIGN SYSTEM OVERRIDE DETECTED / / TRIANGULATING ORIGIN OF TRANSMISSION / / > Returned Transmission Vector: / > - SB01AL, Orassian Order of Templars / > - V07KNA, Unclaimed Sector / > - VLEI1Q, Unclaimed Sector / > - BN264L, Raxing Oligarchy / > - R1PDN9, Unclaimed Sector / > - RYN7A4, Alari Interstellar Commonwealth / > - D58KA1, Vegvian Nomad Fleet / > - RPWN16, Interstellar Union of Combine Colonies / > - 001L39, The Elepharchy / > - 10DL1V, Interstellar Union of Combine Colonies / TRIANGULATION SUCCESSFUL / / ORIGIN CONFIRMED: Interstellar Union of Combine Colonies / / MATRIARCH HAS BEEN INFORMED / / MATRON COUNCIL HAS BEEN INFORMED / / ORASSIAN HIGH COMMAND HAS BEEN INFORMED / / ORASSIAN GUN REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN INFORMED / / HOMING ONTO THE INCOMING TRANSMISSION /

Testing reception... 1... 2...

Oh... It seems that the origin of our transmissions has been discovered by our rivals. I suppose it was only a matter of time. It's doubtful the Matriarchy has the technical means to stop our broadcasts from entering into their space, unless they have allies as powerful as we do.

Let us turn on the visual feed. Our studio has changed a little for the upcoming occasion.

/ ENABLING CATCH PROTOCOLS FOR VISUAL FEED /

Yshiradh, Orassian nation and aliens from the beyond! I'm Erhrdra D'Kara, the hostess of 'People's News Republic'. We're an independent news agency geared towards unbiased coverage about current events happening in the Orassian space.

A significant event for the entire nation happened several weeks ago when the partisans from the 'Orassian Liberation Front' and the 'Insurgent Priesthood Organisation' successfully stormed main military headquarters of Atasaŋ city. All military units of the enemy had been pacified, and the heavy artillery and infantry stored within was put to use by the insurgents.

During the next few weeks, the OLF and the IPO liberated the entire city and approx. 55% of the entire H'Oumukh Region of Prophet's Promise, which is quite unprecedented in the recent history. By all means, the entire nation had witnessed the start of a large-scale civil war.

The Matron Council and the Matriarch had declared a state of emergency and will be mobilizing all military assets to put and end to the fast-growing insurgency movement. But, the OLF/IPO remain optimistic, stating their experience in building robust defenses.

(For the purposes of clarity, all of the natural blockers have been omitted from view.)

The fighting hadn't started just on the capitol world, however. Local insurgent cells on J'Kir's Jewel, the terraforming base of Prophet's Promise, rose up to the occasion and claimed two habitation domes in the eastern hemisphere of the moon. One of them is a civilian-class farming and hydroponics facility and the other is a fortress-class overwatch dome. The revolutionaries quoted the events in H'Oumukh Region as a direct inspiration for their actions.

It appears that a lot had been happening behind the scenes. The 'Orassian Liberation Front' had reportedly struck a deal with the disgruntled administration of the Resource Extraction Sector. The latter was being heavily taxed by the Matriarchy in attempt to hoard minerals and strategic resources for themselves, as they no doubt anticipated the rise of the insurgents.

The Central Habitat Complex of the sector's administration had been retrofitted to serve as the HQ for the Orassian Liberation Front, opening a new space frontier.

Currently, in context of recent events, our correspondents report heavy fighting happening in the northern system of the Orassian space. The insurgents are being hammered by the Matriarchy's assault fleet divisions. The former are resorting to hit-and-run tactics to exhaust the opponent, while slowly striking at the starbase with particle lances.

We anticipate that there will be a lot to cover in the coming weeks, though it's unclear how much we will be able to reveal in order not to compromise the OLF's intelligence departments. What is certain, however, is that this is a pivotal point for the entire nation and the start of our fight for democracy.

For tonight, that is all. This has been 'People's News Republic'.

Truth to the people. Freedom to the oppressed. Remembrance to the fallen.

/ TRANSMISSION END /

#stellaris #stellaris rp #peritainia #peritainiarp

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bluegreensnirja · 1 year ago

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Experience Fresh and Abundant Harvests with the Innovative Home Hydroponic Farming System

The Home Hydroponic Farming System boasts a range of impressive specifications that make it a game-changer in the world of indoor gardening. This compact and user-friendly system is designed to fit seamlessly into any home environment. Its dimensions of [insert dimensions] ensure that it can be placed conveniently in your kitchen, balcony, or even a small spare room.

#Home Hydroponic Farming System

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inhydro · 2 years ago

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Find the Best Hydroponic NFT Channel | Inhydro

The Inhydro complete indoor hydroponic grow system is a great way to begin your hydroponic gardening journey. This system utilizes a Hydroponic NFT channel for its nutrient delivery method, ensuring that the plants get all the essential nutrients they need to thrive.

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coolstufftohave · 2 years ago

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DIY AQUAPONICS

Aquaponics is a type of sustainable food production system that combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil). In an aquaponics system, fish are raised in a tank, and the nutrient-rich water from the fish tank is then circulated through a hydroponic plant growing bed, providing the plants with the necessary nutrients for growth.

The plants absorb the nutrients and help to filter the water, which is then returned to the fish tank, creating a closed-loop system that is highly efficient and environmentally friendly. The fish waste provides a source of natural fertilizer for the plants, while the plants help to purify the water for the fish.

Aquaponics is becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable method of producing fresh produce and fish for local communities, as it requires significantly less water and energy than traditional farming methods and is highly scalable, making it suitable for both large-scale commercial operations and small-scale home gardens.

#aquaponics #garden #gardening #plants #agriculture #farming

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fungus-gnats · 2 years ago

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Some pics from my visit to an urban farm :)

Showcasing aeroponics + aquaponics (first 5 pics) and hydroponics (last pic) -- sustainable food production methods and alternatives to traditional farming!

A little presentation my group made about it, under the cut:

(company name censored oop)

For the DIY Hydroponics - I have a mint plant growing in water (+ nutrient solution, the hydroponics system) at home now :D

#this was for a 3-week (? i think) course related to the environment sector #i had to draw those red diagrams and i cANT ART but they turned out okay #aa it was so fun i miss the times when the curriculum didn't start yet #my posts #look at the cute little culantroooo #hydroponics #aquaponics #aeroponics #plants #plantblr #urban farming #got distracted and accidentally posted this too early while editing a photo LOL #😭 anyways it's posted

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unimother · 1 year ago

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Aquaponics Explained + Cost Analysis DIY Automated Home System

Are you searching for a sustainable way to replace overfishing and fish farms? Aquaponics can be the solution to polluted supermarket fish! It's a sustainable, eco-friendly approach for producing healthy food at home without hurting the environment. In this article, you'll find out what aquaponics is and how it works.

What is Aquaponics?

Aquaponics Fundamentals

Aquaponics is a sustainable and innovative way to cultivate fish and plants together. Fish waste provides nutrients for the plants, and the plants filter the water for the fish. This means no more traditional soil-based farming!

Basic of Aquaponics

Aquaponics consists of a few key elements: Fish Tank, Grow Bed, and Bacteria. Here's a breakdown:

3 Basics of Aquaponics: Fish Tank, Bacteria, and Grow Bed Explained

Unique Aquaponics Details

Aquaponics is great for the environment. It requires minimal water and can be done indoors or outdoors. It also creates a highly effective and productive system due to the symbiotic relationship between fish and plants.

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Learn how aquaponics can revolutionize food production while saving natural resources. Get involved in this revolutionary technique today and help reduce our global reliance on overfishing and conventional fish farms. Don't miss out on this chance to make a positive impact on the planet's future.

Overfishing - Global Crisis caused by Trawlers?

Overfishing is a global crisis caused by trawlers and it's causing serious damage. As most fishing companies only care about how much fish they can pull out, the consequences of their actions are overlooked. These vessels are depleting marine resources, disrupting ecosystems, compromising biodiversity, destroying ocean ground and undermining food security for fishing communities. Plus, they're pushing commercially valuable species to the brink of extinction. Trawling techniques also create massive amounts of bycatch, including juvenile fish and species crucial to the balance of the environment. This unsustainable approach jeopardizes fishermen's livelihoods.

An estimated 1 trillion fish are caught from the wild yearly and about 100 billion gets dumped back.

Aquaponics offers a solution. It's a combination of aquaculture (cultivating fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). This closed-loop system uses less water and increases food production efficiency.

In Singapore, the Sky Greens Farms has put this system into practice. By farming fish and growing plants in the same space, they are reducing reliance on conventional agriculture and minimizing pressure on marine resources. Aquaponics is a great way to find fish friends without threatening the ocean.

African Catfish is a very productive (up to 200 kg per year per 1000 Liter) and delicious-tasting aquaponics fish

Aquaculture Alternative to Ocean Caught Fish?

Aquaculture - Is it a Viable Solution to Overfishing and Fish Farms?

Aquaculture provides an eco-friendly option for getting fish, by using controlled environments to cultivate species. It reduces the environmental damage caused by overfishing and lowers the reliance on fish farms.

Production of Aquaculture and Wildcaught Table:

Production of Salmon and Pangasius per year

The table shows that aquaculture production of pangasius and salmon is almost ten times higher than ocean caught production. This means we can meet the demand for fish without harming the environment.

Aquaculture also prevents some of the potential water pollution and run-offs if good waste handling systems are in place. It also helps in monitoring fish health and controlling diseases.

Pro Tip: Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming and hydroponics, where the waste from fish provides nutrients for plants, and plants filter the water for fishes. Try this innovative approach for effective results.

Harm of Farmed Salmon Compared to Home Made Fish

Fish farmed salmon versus home made fish - what's the difference? Fish farming is often seen as a more sustainable option than wild-caught fish. However, it has several harmful impacts. Let's explore them.

The fish feed for farmed salmon consists of processed pellets with antibiotics, preservatives, other chemicals and wild caught fish. While home made fish feed mostly on natural sources.

Farmed salmon cages can pollute the ocean floor, damaging the surrounding ecosystem. In contrast, home made fish have no impact on the ocean.

Farmed Norwegian Salmon World’s Most Toxic Food

Overcrowded fish farms create ideal conditions for disease. This leads to the use of more antibiotics. Homemade fish have a lower risk of disease spread due to their controlled environment and the sanitizing effect of the plants, worms and the grow bed.

Escaped farmed salmon can negatively affect native fish populations and become an invasive species. They also spread deadly diseases to wild populations. Home made fish pose no risk of disrupting natural ecosystems.

We must consider the harmful effects of fish farming on both the environment and our health. We can make informed choices about our seafood consumption by understanding these impacts.

Make a conscious decision when choosing farmed versus home made fish. Opt for sustainable alternatives that prioritize environmental conservation and personal well-being. Seafood choices you make can have a positive impact. Aquaponics proves that even fish prefer working from home!

Home Aquaponics System with Goldfish

Difference between Home Aquaponics and Fish Farms

Aquaponics is unlike fish farms, allowing decentralization and optimizing waste recycling. There's a comparison table showing the differences between home aquaponics and fish farms: transparency, chemical-free practices, leftover feeding system, and resource burden.

Comparison between Home Aquaponics and Fish Farms

Plus, home aquaponics systems don't need wild fish for breeding. Individuals can grow food in a controlled environment and still keep the natural balance of an ecosystem.

For better water quality and to reduce disease outbreaks aquaponics uses biofilter systems. Hydroponics completes the cycle of sustainable farming, proving that soil isn't needed to grow your own food.

Hydroponics Completing the Cycle

Aquaponics revolutionizes agriculture by combining hydroponics and aquaculture - creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. This integration brings improved water efficiency, with studies showing up to 90% less water consumption. Plus, it eliminates synthetic fertilizers - reducing pollution and costs for farmers.

Pro Tip: Aquaponics not only mitigates overfishing, but also enables sustainable food production with fewer impacts on the environment. Common failure? If your fish start doing the backstroke, it's time to check your water quality!

Common Failures and How to Prevent Them

Aquaponics: Achieving Success and Avoiding Common Pitfalls

To guarantee success with an aquaponics setup, you must be aware of and beat common challenges. Six major points to consider are:

Overfeeding: Always start off with feeding very little and adapt the amounts over time. Uneaten feed can rot very fast and pollute the water.

Stopping Pests: Regularly checking the health of plants and keeping it clean will help ward off pests.

Dealing with Diseases: Keeping good water quality, monitoring fish health, and being hygienic minimizes the risk of diseases.

Prevent Overcrowding: Maintaining a balanced fish-to-plant ratio ensures optimal growth and prevents overcrowding, which affects water quality and stresses organisms.

Establishing Stability: Slowly introducing fish and plants into the system enables them to settle in properly, grow steadily and give the bacteria enough time to adapt.

Monitoring Water Parameters: Regularly testing and adjusting temperature, pH levels, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient levels is a great way to ensure a stable environment for both fish and plants but not necessary.

Checking Nutrient Levels: Replenishing essential nutrients maintains the right balance and leads to healthy plant growth with micronutrient mix like rock dust.

Apart from these common pitfalls and their solutions, it's also important to remember that aquaponics systems require careful attention to detail. This means doing regular maintenance tasks like cleaning inlet filters, inspecting pumps, looking over plumbing connections, and maintaining system hygiene.

An example highlighting the significance of managing these aspects involves a small-scale aquaponics lover who initially failed to do regular water parameter testing. This led to uneven nutrient levels and stunted plant growth. By closely monitoring nutrient levels afterward, and tending to the system quickly, they were able to revive their plants and maintain a thriving aquaponics setup.

Plants Not Allowed

Plants you should exclude from aquaponics are either too large like many fruit trees and bushes, don't work with hydroponics like many root crops as they need deep grow beds, or disrupt the balance of the ecosystem. Such plants are called overdominant and unfit.

overdominant and unfit plants for aquaponics

Even though those plants usually don’t grow well in an aquaponics system, there are ways to make it work for almost any plants by playing with factors like grow medium, water timing, and nutrition composition for the plants.

Disadvantages of Aquaponics

Aquaponics may require a substantial upfront investment and limit the variety of fish that can be grown. Electricity is also needed for components such as heaters and lighting. Plus, certain crops are seasonal which reduces diversity and availability in certain regions.

In spite of its advantages, aquaponics can be difficult to set up and requires some basic knowledge to maintain. Prospective farmers must assess their resources, skills, and goals to see if it's suitable.

Don't miss out on this! Aquaponics can revolutionize farming while being eco-friendly and self-sustaining. Embrace the future of agriculture at your home now!

Ready to explore the cost of aquaponics? Get your calculator and fish jokes ready - make sustainability profitable!

Cost Analysis of Setting Up Aquaponics

We all love numbers so here you go. Conducting the cost analysis for an aquaponics system is key to understanding the investment necessary for long-term profits. Analyzing the expenses and their ROI allows one to gauge the financial feasibility of this sustainable farming method.

A table below shows the cost analysis of setting up aquaponics:

cost analysis of setting up aquaponics

This detailed breakdown lists the components and associated costs for aquaponics setup. It includes fish tanks, grow beds, plumbing, pumps, lighting, seeds, and fish. The initial investment for these items = $1,610.

Also, operational costs such as feed, electricity, water, maintenance, and labor must be taken into account. These regular expenses help maximize profits and ensure the system works well.

Pro Tip: When calculating aquaponics setup costs, assess the quality of the equipment carefully. High-quality components may cost more initially, but can lead to higher ROI in the long run because of less failure. If you are on a tight budget I would heavily advise you to buy second hand and give old items a new life. Especially fish tanks and fish can be bought for a fraction of the new price, sometimes even for free from places like facebook marketplaces or craigslist.

Automated aquaponics system with multiple connected container one month later

Profitability Explained

By analyzing the financials, one can understand the profitability of aquaponics. This sustainable farming system combines aquaculture and hydroponics. Therefore, it uses resources efficiently, reducing costs and maximizing yields for you and the planet.

Investment Costs: $1,610 for initial setup.

Operating Costs: $500 per month for labor and maintenance equals $6000 per year. I have calculated very generously because fish feeders and automated filter beds do almost all the work and the main expense: fish feed can partially be replaced with feeding leftovers, upcycling organic waste with black soldier fly larvae and growing algae for omega 3.

Revenue Generation: $9,000 per year through chemical free produce.

The price you would pay for truly organic fish and plants can’t be measured but lets calculate with regular food prices.

So let's say you have an IBC Tank with 275 Gallon, want to maximize your profit and do everything right.

A german breeder gave me numbers of 200 kg(440 pounds) of catfish per 1000 liters(264 gallon) per year.

440 pounds of catfish = $4400 at a price of $10 per pound

Calculating the plants is a little tricky. Depending on what you grow the amounts of harvest but also the price can vary massively.

For maximum profit growing cannabis can return your investment after the first harvest (but cannabis doesn’t work with catfish).

Herbs grow very well with catfish because the carnivore diet is rich in nitrogen which is great for leaf growth.

Per year you should be able to at least grow 50 pounds of different herbs. For simplicity let's calculate with mint.

0.5 oz of Mint cost $2.99.

0.5 oz = 0.03125 lbs

50 lbs / 0.03125 lbs = 1600 * $2.99 = $4784

Real World Math

Unfortunately the real world doesn’t work like that. Fish keeping and caring for plants is a journey that you and your fish go together hand in hand. As the fish grow and eat more, the bacteria that transform harmful ammonia into safe nitrate, grow with them as well as the plants. Once this complex ecosystem is established and you’ve gained more experience over time you can expect those numbers that I’ve calculated with. Nevertheless you can expect a return on investment in 1 to 2 years.

The closed-loop system reduces environmental impacts, conserves water and eliminates the need for fertilizers or pesticides. It supports local biodiversity and addresses the issue of overfishing.

The FAO conducted a study, which reveals 90% of marine fish stocks are either fully exploited or overexploited. This necessitates alternative solutions, such as aquaponics. Aquaponics is where fish and vegetables learn to coexist, forming a delicious ecosystem and we are part of it.

Benefits of Aquaponics

Aquaponics is an innovative circular system that offers many advantages. It eliminates water waste by using the nutrient-rich water from fish tanks to fertilize plants. This makes it more efficient and sustainable. It can be adapted to individual needs, reducing the need for chemicals, single use plastic and transportation costs. Plus, it allows for local production and year-round cultivation.

There's a success story of a small-scale farmer who established an aquaponic system in their backyard. This enabled them to grow their own food sustainably while generating a surplus to sell locally. Not only did they enjoy fresh produce, mental and physical wellbeing, but they also experienced economic and environmental benefits. Insects and birds started visiting their backyard more frequently. From bees to hummingbirds the sheer amount of variety made exploring nature fun again.

Safe or Not for My Children and Me?

Aquaponics: Secure & Healthy for You & Kids!

Be assured: aquaponics is a safe way to get fish and veg for you and your little ones. Its closed-loop system gives plants nutrients from fish poo, reducing contamination risks.

This mix of aquaculture & hydroponics ensures no harmful chemicals are used like antibiotics or pesticides, making it a healthy choice. The controlled environment also minimizes water contamination, keeping you & your family safe. Another factor is the health benefits of cleaning and humidifying the air by plants. This can be very important in air polluted cities. Smog, exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide are filtered and exchanged for life essential oxygen. Further they can replace electricity intensive air conditioning in places like India or Thailand year round just by turning the sunlight into food and releasing water vapor into the air.

Plus, aquaponics promotes sustainable farming, eliminating overfishing worries. By cultivating fish in a controlled system, it reduces the need to capture fish from the wild with lots of unwanted bycatch like whales, dolphins or sea turtles, helping them survive in their natural habitats.

To make sure your aquaponic system is safe for your fam, there are a few tips. Regularly check water quality, like strange smell or fast breathing fish, to keep conditions optimal for plants & fish. Plus, maintain equipment & clean often to reduce any risks.

By following these pointers, you can enjoy aquaponics' eco-friendly & safe food production, while nourishing your family with fresh & healthy fish & veg!

Health and Aquaponics at Home

Health and aquaponics go hand in hand. When you have an aquaponics system in your home, you can grow fresh produce without chemicals or pesticides.

Here are some of the health benefits associated with home aquaponic systems:

Fresh, Nutrient-Rich Produce: Aquaponics allows you to grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs year-round, providing a consistent source of nutrient-rich produce that is free from harmful pesticides and fertilizers.

Antibiotic-Free Fish: Raising fish in a controlled environment reduces the risk of disease, eliminating the need for antibiotics and other chemicals. This results in healthier, antibiotic-free fish for consumption.

Air Purification: Plants grown in aquaponic systems release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, contributing to cleaner and fresher indoor air. They also have the ability to filter and purify the air by removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants.

Increased Humidity: The evaporation of water from the aquaponic system can increase indoor humidity levels, which can be beneficial for respiratory health, skin hydration, and overall comfort, especially in dry climates or during winter months.

Reduced Risk of Contaminated Produce: Growing your own produce reduces the risk of exposure to contaminated fruits and vegetables, which can sometimes occur in commercially grown products due to pesticide residues or bacterial contamination.

Educational Value: Aquaponic systems offer educational opportunities for learning about ecosystems, plant growth, fish biology, and sustainable agriculture, fostering a greater understanding of food production and environmental stewardship.

Promotes Healthy Eating: Having access to fresh produce and fish at home encourages healthier eating habits, promoting a balanced and nutritious diet.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly: Aquaponic systems use less water and land compared to traditional farming methods, contributing to sustainable food production and reducing the environmental footprint.

Mental Wellbeing: Engaging with aquaponic systems can have therapeutic effects, reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and improving mental wellbeing. The presence of water and greenery can create a calming environment.

Sustainability of aquaponics: Feeding fish with plants, then the plants may end up as sushi! Crazy, right?

Sustainability of Aquaponics

Aquaponics: A Sustainable Combination of Aquaculture and Hydroponics.

This method recycles water from fish tanks, utilizes grey water to nourish plants, minimizes food waste by refeeding leftovers, enables individuals to produce food at home sustainably, reduces the need for agricultural land and deforestation, and provides a cost-effective protein source.

Knowing that you actively fight climate change can give you great purpose:

Waste Repurposing: Aquaponic systems are excellent at turning waste into resources. Leftover food and organic kitchen waste can be introduced into the system as feed for fish and worms, contributing to a reduction in household waste and promoting a circular economy.

No Microplastic Contamination: By growing your own produce and fish, you avoid the risk of microplastic contamination that can occur with commercially grown products due to the prevalence of single-use plastics in packaging and agricultural processes.

Supporting Biodiversity at Home: Aquaponic systems create a balanced ecosystem within your home, supporting a variety of life including fish, plants, bacteria, and insects. This diversity contributes to the resilience and productivity of the system.

Contributing to Wild Biodiversity: By relying less on commercially farmed produce and overfished stocks, you help reduce the pressure on natural ecosystems and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in the wild.

Reduced Use of Single-Use Plastics: Growing food at home reduces dependence on store-bought products that often come packaged in single-use plastics. This contributes to a reduction in plastic waste and helps prevent environmental contamination.

Reduced Food Miles: Growing food at home reduces the need for transportation, lowering carbon emissions and ensuring fresher and more flavorful produce.

No Synthetic Fertilizer and other Chemicals: Growing at home gives you a unique opportunity to have full transparency over your produce. This way you can ensure no harmful chemicals are used and no GMO is present.

Originating from ancient cultures, such as the Aztecs and Chinese, modern aquaponics combines technology with nature. Due to its eco-friendly approach and ability to address overfishing and land scarcity it is one of the most promising steps to become sustainable as individuals.

Do you want to start your own aquaponics system at home? Click on this step-by-step guide.

Short Summary

Aquaponics is a sustainable method of raising both fish and vegetables. It's a form of agriculture that combines raising fish in tanks (aquaculture) with soilless plant culture (hydroponics). In aquaponics, the nutrient-rich water from the fish tanks provides a natural fertilizer for the plants, which in turn help to purify the water in which the fish live.

The core of an aquaponics system is the aquaponics fish tank. Common fish used in aquaponics include tilapia, trout, catfish, and salmon, with tilapia being one of the most popular due to its resilience. Some adventurous practitioners even raise crawfish and shrimp! The choice of fish can depend on the local climate, regulations, and the system's goals, whether for consumption or ornamental purposes.

Water from the fish tank is pumped into plant growing areas, where plants uptake the nutrients. The types of plants that thrive in these systems range widely. Lettuce, herbs, and other leafy greens are especially common, but with the right setup, you can grow a variety of vegetables and even fruits. Some enthusiasts also experiment with vertical aquaponics or deep water culture variations to maximize their yield in small spaces.

Aquaponics setups can range from small DIY aquaponics systems, like mason jar aquaponics or mini aquaponics, to large commercial operations. One popular DIY method involves using IBC totes. Larger setups might be housed in specialized aquaponics greenhouses.

Comparing aquaponics vs hydroponics, the primary difference is the presence of fish. Hydroponics relies on added nutrients without the presence of fish. Another variant, aeroponics, mists the roots of the plants with nutrient-rich water. Each method has its pros and cons, but all aim to optimize growth conditions for plants.

There are various components to consider in an aquaponics system, from the type of grow media used to the water pumps, filters, and bell siphons that help regulate water flow. Designing an efficient system is crucial, whether you're aiming for a backyard aquaponics setup or a commercial-scale operation.

For beginners looking to delve into aquaponics, several starter kits and courses, like the aquaponics design course, provide step-by-step instructions. There are also numerous resources, such as books and forums, where enthusiasts share their designs, like the media bed aquaponics or the NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) aquaponics.

In summary, aquaponics is a promising, sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture and hydroponics. It offers benefits like reduced water usage and eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers, making it an eco-friendly option for modern agriculture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is aquaponics? Aquaponics is a sustainable agriculture system that combines traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment.

How to set up an aquaponics system / How to build an aquaponics system? Setting up an aquaponics system involves preparing a fish tank, connecting it to plant grow beds, ensuring proper water circulation, and establishing a beneficial bacterial colony to convert fish waste into plant nutrients.

How to build an aquaponics greenhouse? An aquaponics greenhouse is a controlled environment that houses the aquaponics system. It involves constructing a transparent structure, ensuring temperature control, and setting up the aquaponics system inside to benefit from the controlled conditions.

How aquaponics works / How does aquaponics work / How does an aquaponics system work? Fish produce waste, which contains ammonia. Beneficial bacteria convert this ammonia into nitrates, which plants use as nutrients. As plants absorb these nutrients, they also clean the water, which is then recirculated back to the fish tank.

Where to buy fish for aquaponics? / Where to buy fish for aquaponics system? / Where to buy fish for aquaponics near me? Fish for aquaponics can be purchased from local fish hatcheries, specialized aquaponics suppliers, or reputable online vendors.

What role do bacteria play in an aquaponics system? Beneficial bacteria are crucial in converting ammonia from fish waste into nitrates, which plants can absorb as nutrients.

What is the difference between hydroponics and aquaponics? Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solution without soil, while aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics, using fish waste as a natural nutrient source for plants.

What can you grow with aquaponics? A variety of plants can be grown, from leafy greens like lettuce and herbs to larger plants like tomatoes, cucumbers, and even fruit trees, depending on the system's size.

What is the best fish for aquaponics / What fish are best for aquaponics / What are the best fish for aquaponics? Tilapia, catfish, and trout are commonly used because of their hardiness and growth rate. The choice often depends on local regulations and climate.

Why is aquaponics important? Aquaponics is a sustainable and efficient method of food production, using less water than traditional agriculture and eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers.

How to lower pH in aquaponics system / How to lower pH in aquaponics? pH can be lowered using natural methods like adding peat moss or certain organic acids. Monitoring and adjusting pH gradually is crucial.

How to make a bell siphon for aquaponics? A bell siphon is a self-regulating siphon mechanism for flood and drain systems. It involves an outer bell, an inner standpipe, and a media guard to ensure consistent water drainage.

How much does an aquaponics system cost? The cost varies depending on the system's size, materials used, and whether it's DIY or commercially purchased. Small DIY setups can start as low as $50, while larger commercial systems can run into thousands of dollars.

What to feed tilapia in aquaponics? Tilapia can be fed pellet fish food designed for them, supplemented with leafy greens or algae. Worms and black soldier fly larvae offer healthy protein and fats and can be bred at home.

Aquaponics how to build / How to start aquaponics / Aquaponics how to / How to do aquaponics / How to construct an aquaponics system pdf / How to set up aquaponics? Begin with understanding the space and resources available. Decide on the location, grow bed type, and what fish and plants you want to grow. Set up the fish tank, connect it to the grow beds, ensure proper water circulation, introduce fish, and then introduce plants.

How to make an aquaponics system / How to make a aquaponics system? Building an aquaponics system involves setting up a fish tank, creating grow beds (either floating or media-based), ensuring a water pump and filtration system, and establishing a healthy microbial community to aid in nutrient conversion.

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