Comic : Sustainable farming innovations
【明報專訊】The Smarties are setting up an aquaponics system.
■Know more
As technological progress unfolds, diverse scientific innovations are reshaping the agricultural sector. One noteworthy development is aquaponics (魚菜共生), an eco-friendly system seamlessly integrating fish farming with soilless planting. Within this ecosystem, fish waste acts as a natural fertiliser, enriching the water with nutrients for the plants. The plants, in turn, purify the water, creating optimal conditions for fish growth. This sustainable approach not only significantly reduces water consumption compared to traditional farming but also eliminates the need for synthetic fertilisers.
Moreover, smart farming (智慧農業) emerges as a valuable innovation in farming practices. Utilising sensor technology, the Internet of Things (物聯網), and data analytics, it offers real-time insights into soil health, moisture levels, and crop conditions. Empowering farmers to make wise decisions, it optimises resource utilisation for enhanced sustainability and efficiency in agricultural processes.
■English highway
Pan out
"Pan out" is a phrasal verb which means to develop in a particular way or in a successful way.
E.g. It looks like the plan is panning out well.
■Glossary
diverse (adj) 形形色色的
seamlessly (adv) 順利地
consumption (n) 消耗
insight (n) 見解
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[Smarties' Power English 第396期]
