Pingtung Agriculture Biotechnology Park blends aquaculture and greenhouses (2014/03/17)
The Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park has created Taiwan’s first integrated aquaculture farm and greenhouse. It uses an ingenious process where wastewater from the aquaculture ponds can be used to raise saltwater crops.
Advancements in farm technology have led the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park to create these aquaculture ponds that are integrated with a nearby greenhouse. This temperature controlled environment is especially suited to breeding valuable fish species.
Lai Jea-Gwan Biotechnology Corporation Director After treating the wastewater from our fish tanks, we can use this water to grow seaweed.
Using marine aquaculture wastewater to raise red algae requires only about half a month before it is ready to harvest. While relatively high investments are needed, risks are lower than traditional aquaculture methods.
Lai Jea-Gwan Biotechnology Corporation Director This type of environmental controlled area has a higher initial investment, but there is less risk of natural disaster or disease disaster when compared to outdoor ponds. When you take the lower risk into account, the costs are actually lower.
Maintaining tight control over the entire production process can even create healthier images for food brands, potentially endearing them to higher-spending consumers.
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