Combination of Catfish Farming with Cherry Tomato Cultivation Boosts Yields | Be Korea-savvy

Combination of Catfish Farming with Cherry Tomato Cultivation Boosts Yields


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BUSAN, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire)The combination of catfish farming with the cultivation of cherry tomatoes using state-of-the-art eco-friendly technology has resulted in a boost to harvest yields.

The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute raised catfish and cultivated cherry tomatoes at the same time using a biofloc technology-based aquaponics system.

This method increased output by 37.9 percent and 68.7 percent, respectively, compared to existing methods.

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Biofloc technology refers to a process that thoroughly decomposes and purifies feed residues and excretions generated by microorganisms and micro algae within the farming aquarium, thereby making it unnecessary to change the water.

Aquaponics is a production method converging aquaculture with hydroponics. This method cultivates cherry tomatoes by circulating the water that is used for catfish farming.

Image Credit: National Fisheries Research and Development Institute / photonews@koreabizwire.com

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