Aquaponics – A modern solution to an ancient problem

Throughout the world there are places that have soil that is no longer able to sustain growth of any kind. Africa in particular has many areas where the soil has been farmed-out and is no longer capable of producing any crops. Whether due to substandard farming methods, or improper drainage, or a general lack of water and soil minerals, the end result is usually the same. Starvation. There are already far too many people suffering from starvation in our world. Many relief organizations spend millions of dollars every year importing food supplies into these areas. Most of the time the food is substandard and of minimal nutritional value. It keeps the people alive, but just barely. This is just a band-aid on an open wound.  Read more...