Farmers adopt ‘soilless agriculture’ to tackle receding agriculture swathes in urban areas

Farmers in Bangladesh have adopted the “Aquaponics” method that allows for the farming of fish and vegetables using only one infrastructure in a small space area, as the new farming method gained popularity across the country for its eco-friendly nature.

Aquaponics requires no soil to grow vegetables. It is a technique for growing plants and vegetables in water without soil. In this way, the fish would produce waste (ammonia); then, the bacteria would convert it into nitrate. The fish is carried to the tree tray utilizing a pump.

The tree purifies the water by taking nitrogen from the water and the clean water returns to the fish tank, which is considered safe water for the fish.

However, the success of Aquaponics can only be achieved by tackling several challenges. It requires regular maintenance and inspection of equipment. It also requires feeding the fish properly and marketing fish and vegetables in the fastest time.