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Aquaponic course outline Topics that the 3-‐day aquaponic course will cover:
1. Setting the scene: Current global food production systems and the need for sustainable farming.
2. Aquaponic systems: An overview of aquaponic system components, system
types and an exploration of the versatility of aquaponics; backyard systems and domestic economics. Practical: Tour of the Bait Ali aquaponic facility
3. Water chemistry 1: The nitrogen cycle and nutrient flows.
Practical: Water quality monitoring – test kit use
4. Water chemistry 2: pH and alkalinity, other parameters and water quality troubleshooting. Practical: Exploring pH
5. Introducing fish: Anatomy, life cycles and reproductive strategies of fish;
species profiles of some suitable aquaponic fish.
6. Fish health: Prevention, recognition and treatment of fish health parasites and pathogens.
7. Fish management: Calculating stocking densities and feed rates; managing
fish harvests; transportation, quarantine and handling of fish. Practical: Fish handling and weighing; performing fish health checks; performing salt baths
8. Introduction to plants: Anatomy, life cycles and reproductive strategies of
plants; species profiles of some suitable aquaponic crops.
9. Plant health and nutrition: Nutritional requirements of plants; prevention recognition and treatment of plant parasites and pathogens, including an overview of principles of companion planting and of aquaponics-‐safe nutrients and pesticides Practical: Preparation and use of aquaponics safe nutrients and pesticides.
10. Plant management: Crop management strategy design; propagation, planting, and transplanting seedlings; pruning, harvesting and system balance. Practical: Propagation and seedling skills; pruning and harvesting.
11. System design and considerations: Climate, species selection and system
design options; sizing systems; how to build. Practical: System design exercise; basic construction skills.
12. Caring for your aquaponic system: Routine tasks and troubleshooting
Practical: Aquaponic system maintenance