November 18, 2020: In Zamboanga Del Sur Province, a group of Aquaponics Association which is the Zamboanga Del Sur Pagadian City (ZDSPC) Aquaponics Association was formed that fully supports the Urban Aquaculture technology with the help of concerned national government agencies which is the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached bureau, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

BFAR IX supports and take part on the Induction of Officers Cum Orientation on Basic Aquaponics to the ZDSPC Aquaponics Association with the theme “Sustainable Food Production through Aquaponics” conducted at Green House Fishing Station, Dumagoc, Pagadian City. One of the highlights of the said activity was the Turn-over Ceremony of One (1) unit Aquaponics System led by BFAR IX Regional Director Isidro M. Velayo Jr. to the ZDSPC Aquaponics Association represented by its supportive Officers and Members . Thereafter, an Orientation on Basic Urban Aquaponics was facilitated and given by the BFAR IX Aquaponics Regional Focal Person Mr. Marlon B. Dagandan.

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Today, many people are starting to grow their food at home, it gives them food security, fresh organic food, which is healthy and it also improves the environment. This is the concept of urban aquaponic and harnessing renewable energy. The urban aquaponic is a combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponic (soil-less growing of plants) that grows fish and plants together in one integrated system. Aquaponic is of great and undeniable importance and has multiple benefits, such as securing food and maintaining the supply of vegetables and fish in their homes. In the concept of food security, you could easily convert a small space in the premise of your house into an agri-aqua farm. The technology can empower communities to take control of their food security and give access to clean and healthy food.

Agency: Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region IX

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