Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Aquaculture, and Permaculture: Exploring Sustainable Agricultural Practices

What is meant by Hydroponics?

Can you match each term to its respective definition?

Match Term Definition:

Hydroponics: The process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients

Aquaponics: The growing of plants by using the waste produced by farmed fish

Aquaculture: The breeding, growing, and caring of aquatic animals or plants for food

Permaculture: Designs crops to be their own ecosystems, sustainable and self-sufficient

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solution without the use of soil. This technique allows for precise control over the plant's environment and nutrient intake, resulting in increased growth rates and crop yields.

Aquaponics combines aquaculture (the raising of aquatic animals) with hydroponics. It creates a sustainable ecosystem where the waste produced by farmed fish provides nutrients for plants, and the plants in turn purify the water for the fish. This symbiotic relationship is efficient and environmentally friendly.

Aquaculture involves the breeding, growing, and harvesting of aquatic animals or plants for food. It is an important practice for meeting the growing demand for seafood while minimizing the impact on wild fish populations.

Permaculture focuses on designing agricultural systems that are self-sufficient, sustainable, and mimic natural ecosystems. It integrates plants, animals, and humans to create a harmonious and productive environment.