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Hydroponics using NFT in Trinidad

This months Farmer in focus is Mr. Dipsingh who hails from central Trinidad. He has been involved in hydroponics in Trinidad for over the past four years and has farming experience for over 20years. Currently he grows approximately 9000 iceberg lettuces utilizing the nutrient film technique, all at different stages of growth. He emphasized the point of knowing your market and your potential…

Aquaponics is simply a combination of fish and plant production using aquaculture and hydroponics systems.

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed worldwide on 17 June. This year’s focus is “attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems. The slogan, ‘No such thing as a free lunch. Invest in healthy soil’, the 2015 observance calls for:

(1) A change in our land use practices through smart agriculture and adaptation to changing climate, especially in the dry…