The rapid development of new-generation information technologies, such as big data and artificial intelligence, is bringing deep changes to traditional agriculture. In Chongqing, located in the southwest region of China, a factory that combines fish farming with vegetable cultivation showcases a new model of sustainable agricultural production.
Located in Chongqing's Liangping district, this two-story aquaponic digital factory spans less than 8,000 square meters but manages to produce 40 tons of green vegetables and 150 tons of California sea bass annually. How is this achieved?
In the first-floor aquaculture area, 24 ponds are equipped with automated devices and sensors, enabling digital intelligent management.
Wang Yuewi, Head of Liangping Aquaponic Digital Factory, says: "We're using a fully automated precision feeding system where all feeding operations can be done through this control system. By establishing a feeding model through algorithms, the system automatically adjusts feeding amounts based on fish growth. Every pond here maintains a stocking density of around 60 kilograms per cubic meter, which is relatively high domestically, resulting in yields ten times higher than traditional farming methods."
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