Seems "Aquaponics" is rapidly moving toward mainstream acceptance....
Two mentions in the latest FisheNews newsletter... one of a significant grant approval....
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AQUAPONICS FUNDING FOR YANKALILLA AREA SCHOOL
Some of the $74,000 in funding provided to the Yankalilla Area School by the State Government will be used to develop an extensive aquaponics project. The students will build ponds in which fish will be grown, and the waste water from the aquaculture will be used in hydroponic herb cultivation. Water used in the aquaponics will be sourced from tanks provided under a Federal Government grant of $8,000.
Source: Drew Evers in the Times Victor Harbour (29/5/2008).
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AQUAPONICS AT SUNSHINE COAST TAFE
Aquaculture students at Sunshine Coast TAFE are moving into aquaponics and learning about diversification and environmental care. The wastewater from the fish they grow is being used to water and feed crops of bok choy and lettuce. Sunshine Coast TAFE has several aquaculture programs at Nambour, and online study is also available.
Source: Noosa News (10/6/2008).
Backyard Aquaponics
