India: Organic farming enthusiast sets up aquaponic farm
Madaan decided to pursue aquaponics after exploring different organic farming techniques for a while. Having set up the farm in June this year, he is planning to grow leafy vegetables this season.
He claims that the yield from an aquaponic farm is two times higher. The only limitation of this farming technique is that one cannot grow underground fruits and vegetables.
The District horticulture officer Deen Mohammad Khan has been tracking this project since its inception. He said, “It is the first of its kind aquaponic project in Northern India and is a great technique especially with the ever increasing demand of organic fruits and vegetables in the urban areas.”
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