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Oman’s first aquaponics farm to promote organic produce
Aquaponics, or the combination of fish farming with vegetable cultivation, is fast catching up among farmers worldwide. The growing of fish and plants together in one integrated system is now being considered to be the future of agriculture, and Oman too has joined the league. Al Arfan is the first-of-its kin...
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First aquaponics project to kick off on March 14
Oman’s first aquaponics farm, said to be the third largest in the region, is set to be launched in Barka on March 14, according to sources at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Dr Fuad bin Jaafar al Sajwani, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, will dedicate the project in the presence of various ...
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This technology can help Oman achieve food security
The low cost of setting up an aquaponics farm and the minimal amount of water required for it to thrive makes it ideal for Oman to use as the Sultanate looks to achieve food security. That’s the opinion of Murray Hallam, who’s been widely hailed as the godfather of commercial aquaponics. One of Hallam’s...
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24 agri-food companies in Southern Ontario receive seed funding
Twenty-four companies in Southern Ontario will receive up to $30,000 in non-repayable seed financing. The financial support is coming from Bioenterprise Corporation, a non-profit business accelerator that offers support to businesses in the agricultural technology sector, and its delivery partner Innovation G...
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