Q: What is that one fundamental knowledge in agriculture, by knowing which all else becomes known?
Imagine there was a process that could remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, replace it with life-giving oxygen, support a robust soil microbiome, regenerate topsoil, enhance the nutrient density of food, restore water balance to the landscape, reduce food expenses, increase the profitability of agriculture. Fortunately, there is. It’s called Integrated Aquaponics System (IAS)!
IAS is a sustainable food production method which is inexpensive to install (even without money), simple to maintain, and economical to operate. IAS can be implemented in a backyard, on roof-tops, as village-scale business of co-ops or as large scale commercial ventures adjacent to major urban centers of population.
This innovative method combines three powerful agricultural sciences:
- 120+-year-old Hydroponics: Soil-less growing systems
- 5000+-year-old Aquaculture: Fish cultivation
- 1000+-year-old Regenerative Agriculture aka Natural Farming/Permaculture: Ecosystem restoration practices
As a dedicated practitioner working in this field for 13+ years at NARDC (Nanniode Aquaponics Research and Development Centre), we want to share our knowledge and growing experiences with you, how to get the maximum from the minimum inputs by making the most intelligent use of the resources available to a grower. Join us in shaping the future of agriculture. REGISTER HERE.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Farmers, growers & FPOs
Agriculture, fisheries students, researchers & scientists
Agribusiness owners & entrepreneurs
Agritech, fisheries, poultry, diary, and small livestock leaders
Environmentalists & sustainability experts
Government officials & policymakers
Academia
Renewable energy organizations
NGOs & development agencies
Investors & VCs
Banks, financial institutions & fintech
COURSE DETAILS
A. LEARNING GOALS: This Integrated Aquaponics System short course introduces you to the IAS methods and prepares you for doing it at a starter level growing your own healthy food for far less resources. You may also want to execute IAS at a higher commercial scale and/or want to become a NARDCs IAS CSA franchise to help/assist/consult local farmers at your territory district/s. Tags: #endhunger #growyourownfood #runyourownfarm #selllocal #sustainableliving #communitysupportedagriculture
B. IAS SHORT COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TOPICS
– Challenges of today’s agriculture
– Current sustainable food production system models
– Principles of Integrated Aquaponics System (IAS)
– IAS by the numbers
– Challenges thus far
– IAS design and technology
– Media, energy, lifting, aeration, testing and other build options
– Fish and plant welfare methods
– Seed and feed options
– Best management and husbandry practices
– Poultry and small livestock integration
– Onboarding. How to grow food without money using IAS method?
C. DATE AND TIME
Date: Sunday
Timing: 6-8 PM IST; Q&A at own pace for a week.
D. LANGUAGE
ENGLISH; Q&A is at own pace in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and/or Telugu languages.
E. MODE OF TRAINING:
Online lecture for 2 hours at the Google Meet videoconferencing platform.
Still have questions? Follow Q&A forever at the online Art of Growing community.
F. DISCOUNTED COURSE FEE: Rs. 1180/- ($15 for global attendees)
For students: Pay as you can afford.
G. REGISTRATION IS A MUST. Link is here – https://forms.gle/pGMimZxQ6aK47QiL6
H. You can use mobile phone, laptop, tablet, or desktop to participate at the IAS short course.
I. Feedback received: https://youtu.be/EpSPZDYs3CM
J. Community for ongoing IAS updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bn8k4amI6MOCkMVwFEU84K
RSVP: Swamy VKN | +91 81292 19282
