Advances of technology in Agriculture ( hydroponics)

In a world where the demand for food is growing rapidly. Agriculture is also changing to meet that demand. It takes leaps and bounds to produce enough food without depleting the earth. And that’s why I am introducing to you the new China’s automated farm model with thousands of square meters. This is becoming the new wave.

Of course we are talking about aquaponics. This is a food production system that combines aquaculture and hydroponics in a symbiotic environment. In conventional aquaculture, animal waste increases the toxicity of the water.

So what is this model and how effective is it?

However, in an aquaponic system. Water from the aquaculture system is fed into a hydroponic system where nitrifying bacteria breakdown the waste. Down into nutrients that the plants can absorb. The water is then recirculated back into the aquaculture system with absolutely no need to change the water. Except for the amount of water lost through evaporation and transpiration of the plants.

The aquaponic system can grow many types of vegetables such as kale, lettuce, tomatoes, and also raise fish such as tilapia, grouper, catfish, et cetera. The special thing is that these farms do not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides, providing safe, clean and fresh products.

Plants in the system do not need to be fertilized, and fish are raised in a natural environment without changing the water. The farm uses a recirculating aquaculture system in which wastewater from the aquaculture system is reused to water vegetables after being treated for nitrification.

At the same time, the farm also uses all electric equipment, such as an automatic temperature control system, to effectively raise fish and grow hydroponic vegetables. Compared to traditional farming methods, this electric system saves 30% of farming costs each year.

One of the most typical examples is a farm in Chongqing, China, with an area of up to 4000 meters squared. Built in the form of a greenhouse made of sturdy steel frames, this model helps them optimize production by using less water to achieve the output of a traditional fish pond. The support of technology helps to reuse fish pond water to grow vegetables, bringing many times higher efficiency.

The Aquaponic system not only saves resources but also increases energy efficiency. Automatic fish feeders and other machines reduce the need for manual intervention, saving time and effort.

How this model works.

This automated aquaponics model uses multiple sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, and water quality, ensuring an optimal environment for both fish and plants. The automatic pump system transfers water from the fish tank to the vegetable tray without manual intervention. Modern machinery ensures continuous operation without close supervision. Thanks to automation and a close process. This model not only saves water but also reduces the amount of chemical fertilizers.

Products from these farms are guaranteed to be clean and fresh, not only meeting domestic consumption needs but also having export potential. With a farm area of about 4000 meters squared, farmers can harvest about 6 tons of fish and about 30 tons of vegetables per year, bringing in five times more profit than conventional farms.

Organic products from the aquaponics model are often more expensive and can be sold directly to consumers through e-commerce, opening up a large market nationwide.

The Benefits of Hydroponics

One of the biggest benefits of aquaponics farms is sustainability. They use less land and water, reduce waste, protect the environment and meet future food needs. In particular, when combined with clean energy sources such as solar and wind, the farm can be self-sufficient in electricity, reduce carbon emissions, and create a completely sustainable system.

Aquaponics is not only a vegetable and fish farm. It can also be expanded to raise other livestock such as chickens, ducks, sheep, and rabbits. Developing this model helps optimize farm value, bringing higher profits and more sustainability.

Aquaponics farms really bring China a sustainable food production solution. Farms can be built and developed in urban areas where food production space is limited. The aquaponics model can also be applied to smaller spaces, both optimizing costs and improving Environmental Quality. Of course, nothing is free.

Although this model has great potential, the initial investment cost for the technology is quite high. Automatic devices, fish tank systems, and monitoring systems all require a large amount of money.

However, once the system is stable, operating costs will drop sharply and profits will come quickly. Another challenge is how to maintain the nutritional balance between fish and plants to achieve optimal productivity.