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AQUAPONICS - GROWING FISH AND PLANTS TOGETHER
Aquaponics is the combination of fish and plant production using aquaculture and hydroponics systems. It is moving from the realm of experimental to commercial. Learn more about this production system and if it might be right for your backyard garden or farming operation.
We are happy to inform you that we are organizing a One-day workshop on the above subject on 20th November (Wednesday) of 2013 at the Integrated Rural Technology Centre (IRTC campus), Mundur, Palakkad, Kerala. The details are as follows:
01. Topics :
Introducing Aquaponics
Biology – pond dynamics, types of fish, types of plants, seedling production, fish culture techniques, plant nutrients, fish feeding, plant disease and insect control
Physics – aquaponics components, design of fish pond, design of grow beds, cost-effective construction techniques, plumbing guidelines, aerator sizing, siphon operations
Chemistry – nitrification cycle, water chemistry and quality testing demo
Mathematics – important ratios, stocking rates, economics, budgeting, cost/benefit analysis
Many other topics - harvesting, marketing, etc.
02. Duration: One day (20th November, 2013) – Wednesday; 10 AM to 6 PM
03. Medium of instruction: Malayalam/English. Q&A: Hindi/Tamil as well.
04. No. of participants: 50 nos. (First come – First serve; 35 reserved.. only 15 seats to be filled in)
05. Guide map: please ask, I shall help you.
06. Workshop fees: Rs. 1000*
(Includes workshop, Lunch and tea, and a Booklet – The Guide to The Future of Farming written by VK Narayanan)
07. Methodology:
(i) Classroom session
(ii) Discussions, Q&A
(iiI) Demonstrations/Demo farm visit (at Nanniode, 30 km from Mundur, Transport is arranged)
08. Time of arrival: Participants should reach IRTC campus by 9:45 a.m. on November 20th 2013
09. Time of departure: Participants will be free to leave the place on 20th November at 6:00 p.m.
Please confirm your participation by e-mail / call by 18th of November.
With best wishes,
Vijayakumar Narayanan
Aquaponics Futurist at NARDC
Mobile: +91 81292 19282
Email: nardckerala@gmail.com
Nanniode Aquaponics RDC
Prof. Musthafa B M
Research Coordinator at IRTC
Phone: +91 0491-2832324
Email: irtcpalakkad@gmail.com
Integrated Rural Technology Centre - IRTC Mundur | Palakkad | Kerala | India
Note: In case you want to come one day earlier, or leave a day later, you may please book your room in IRTC campus. Please contact IRTC campus in-charge for this purpose at least a week before. Phone: 0491-2832324 / 2832663
*Discounts available for group registration for 3 or more participants. Contact +91 81292 19282 for more information.
AQUAPONICS - GROWING FISH AND PLANTS TOGETHER
Aquaponics is the combination of fish and plant production using aquaculture and hydroponics systems. It is moving from the realm of experimental to commercial. Learn more about this production system and if it might be right for your backyard garden or farming operation.
We are happy to inform you that we are organizing a One-day workshop on the above subject on 20th November (Wednesday) of 2013 at the Integrated Rural Technology Centre (IRTC campus), Mundur, Palakkad, Kerala. The details are as follows:
01. Topics :
Introducing Aquaponics
Biology – pond dynamics, types of fish, types of plants, seedling production, fish culture techniques, plant nutrients, fish feeding, plant disease and insect control
Physics – aquaponics components, design of fish pond, design of grow beds, cost-effective construction techniques, plumbing guidelines, aerator sizing, siphon operations
Chemistry – nitrification cycle, water chemistry and quality testing demo
Mathematics – important ratios, stocking rates, economics, budgeting, cost/benefit analysis
Many other topics - harvesting, marketing, etc.
02. Duration: One day (20th November, 2013) – Wednesday; 10 AM to 6 PM
03. Medium of instruction: Malayalam/English. Q&A: Hindi/Tamil as well.
04. No. of participants: 50 nos. (First come – First serve; 35 reserved.. only 15 seats to be filled in)
05. Guide map: please ask, I shall help you.
06. Workshop fees: Rs. 1000*
(Includes workshop, Lunch and tea, and a Booklet – The Guide to The Future of Farming written by VK Narayanan)
07. Methodology:
(i) Classroom session
(ii) Discussions, Q&A
(iiI) Demonstrations/Demo farm visit (at Nanniode, 30 km from Mundur, Transport is arranged)
08. Time of arrival: Participants should reach IRTC campus by 9:45 a.m. on November 20th 2013
09. Time of departure: Participants will be free to leave the place on 20th November at 6:00 p.m.
Please confirm your participation by e-mail / call by 18th of November.
With best wishes,
Vijayakumar Narayanan
Aquaponics Futurist at NARDC
Mobile: +91 81292 19282
Email: nardckerala@gmail.com
Nanniode Aquaponics RDC
Prof. Musthafa B M
Research Coordinator at IRTC
Phone: +91 0491-2832324
Email: irtcpalakkad@gmail.com
Integrated Rural Technology Centre - IRTC Mundur | Palakkad | Kerala | India
Note: In case you want to come one day earlier, or leave a day later, you may please book your room in IRTC campus. Please contact IRTC campus in-charge for this purpose at least a week before. Phone: 0491-2832324 / 2832663
*Discounts available for group registration for 3 or more participants. Contact +91 81292 19282 for more information.