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Author Southern, Adrian, 1982- author

Title The aquaponic farmer : a complete guide to building and operating a commercial aquaponic system / Adrian Southern & Whelm King
Published Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2017]
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Description 1 online resource
Series Canadian Books Collection
Contents Preface : a world without weeds -- Introduction : the state of the world -- 1. What is aquaponics? -- 2. The RCA system -- 3. Principles of system design -- 4. Constructing the RCA system -- 5. Tools of the trade -- 6. Managing the ecosystem -- 7. Cycling the system -- 8. Raising fish -- 9. Plant production -- 10. Plant diseases and pests -- 11. Standard operating procedures and protocols -- 12. Marketing and sales -- 13. Creating a business plan
Summary Aquaponic farming--raising fish and vegetables together commercially--is the most promising innovation for a sustainable, profitable, localized food system. Until now, systems have largely focused on warm-water fish such as tilapia. A lack of reliable information for raising fish and vegetables in the cool climates of North America and Europe has been a major stumbling block. The Aquaponic Farmer is the game changer. Built around a proven 120-foot greenhouse system operable by one person, the book distills vast experience and complete step-by- step guidance for starting and running a cold-water aquaponics business. Coverage includes: A primer on cold-water aquaponics; Pros and cons of different systems; Complete design and construction of a Deep Water Culture system; Recommended and optional equipment and tools; System management, standard operating procedures, and maintenance checklists; Maximizing fish and veg production; Strategies for successful sales and marketing of fish and plants. As the only comprehensive commercial cold-water resource, The Aquaponic Farmer is essential for farmers contemplating the aquaponics market, aquaponics gardeners looking to go commercial, and anyone focused on high quality food production
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Aquaponics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Aquaculture -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Hydroponics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Fish culture -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
GARDENING -- Greenhouses.
Hydroponics
Fish culture
Aquaculture
Aquaponics
Genre/Form manuals (instructional materials)
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
Author King, Whelm, 1977- author
ISBN 9781550926521
1550926527
1771422475
9781771422475
086571858X
9780865718586