AquaRoots Flat-Pack Aquaponics
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Revisio n: 2016
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Introduction
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What is aquaponics?
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Fish food
Fish waste
Clean water Nutrient conversion
Nutrient uptake by plants Nutrient removal (harvest) www.aquaroots.co.uk
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The nitrogen cycle • •
Naturally occurring bacteria convert ammonia to nitrite (NO2+) Naturally occurring bacteria convert nitrite to nitrate (NO3+) O 2
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The Team •
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Phil- China, working with Philippine agri dept developing curriculum for the Philippine agri training institute. Consulting for private commercial system in Shang Hai in 2018. Lorena- Newquay Orchard Project, Cornwall, education food production and aquaponics projects. Andrew- London, Managing the education programmes, UK systems and studying an environmental management MSc. ‹#›
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China
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Problem • • • • •
Industry (inc. agriculture) Population Urbanisation Contamination Consumer awareness
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Action •
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Demonstration facility (2014) RAS component - 6x 5m3 fish rearing tank • Hydroponic component - 100m2 DWC; 10m2 F&D •
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Outcome • •
Institute expanding system Significant interest • • • •
Similar institutes across China Agri-tech companies Non-agricultural businesses Next project: Shang Hai, Jan 2018
Main issues • Climate • Novelty
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Birth of AquaRoots • • • •
Disconnect from nature Classroom engagement Disassociation from food supply Lack of practical skills
….. Aquaponics? • Not mainstream technology • Image issues
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Evolution of a fish
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Evolution of a fish
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Flat-Pack Fish
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Flat-Pack Fish at school • • •
Engage Educate Inspire
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Flat-Pack Farm Mini
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KS 1-4
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Science, Maths and English
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Thank you for listening…
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