Can control the flow of drops

In the world of hydroponics, there were only the AutoPot system that do not use electricity, i.e. no pumps at all. This new French invention from Iriso could maybe change things in the future!  This new drip system is for water but I am sure it can be adapted to hydroponics. What is unique is that you can control the rate of the drops.

The video is in French but it is self explanatory.

Roger Pilon Editor

Nothing easier! Just consult the BrightFarms Systems! They will assist you in designing a hydroponics systems that will fit …your building’s top or even your home roof top.

I knew roof gardening, now we have rooftop gardening! Whatever you prefer, anything that helps to grow food in towns to reduce our carbon foot print is welcome.

Original article : Up on the roof with BrightFarm Systems from the Digital Journal

Roger Pilon, Editor

Paignton Zoo – ENGLAND

This is the first high intensity vertical hydroponic system of its kind installed in a zoo anywhere in the world.

Here are some hard facts about this specific vertical hydroponics system installed in the Paignton zoo:

• The Verticrop system comprises 10 feet tall, multi-level growing trays, which are suspended from an overhead track.
• Each ‘rig’ consists of eight levels of growing channels or ‘trays’ of which there are two different sizes to accommodate various crops.
• Each growing tray, which has been purpose built for the Verticrop system, has a nutrient delivery funnel through which nutrients are dosed at the feeding station. The unique thing about this vertical system is that the rigs are suspended on a closed loop conveyor and in motion around the greenhouse track.
• Each circuit takes approximately 40 minutes with groups of rigs stopping at the dosing station on each round where nutrient solution is delivered via nozzles to the growing trays.
• The 395 square foot greenhouse has the capacity to grow 11,200 lettuce heads using the Verticrop system, compared to 4,332 in conventional systems.

With an annual bill for animal feed currently in excess of $300,000 a year, it is the hope of  management the high intensity Verticrop system will not only produce ultra fresh food on-site, but also reduce both food miles and food costs for the zoo.

Read the full article at Maximum Yield Magazine

Roger Pilon, Hydroponics Aquaponics News Digest Editor

]]> http://news.ponics.org/482/hydroponics-feeding-zoo-animals/feed/ 0 http://news.ponics.org/477/medical-cannabis-finally-out-of-the-closet/ http://news.ponics.org/477/medical-cannabis-finally-out-of-the-closet/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:51:46 +0000 Editor http://news.ponics.org/?p=477 OAKLAND – United States

Good! Finally a 15,000-square-foot superstore  just opened in Oakland, store dedicated to growing medical marijuana.

Whatever you are in favor or not to let people growing medical marijuana, a fact stands: it has been done before, it is done now and it will be done in the future.

Nobody will change that! Better to do that in full light than underground!

Full article at the Oakland Tribune

Roger Pilon, Editor

Hydroponics Business In A Box

Start You Own hydroponics Business Anywhere In The World!

1. a commercial production of herbs, broccoli & other bean
2. sprouts commercial production of wheat and barley grass juice
3. a commercial production of baby greens
4. a commercial reforestation projects
5. a commercial production of medicinal herbs
6. ..and sky is not the limit!

In fact this greenhouse is capable of growing any crop which matures with in to 24 days cycle and grows up to 12? in high, for an example green garlic leaves, coriander leaves, water crest, leafy vegetables, herbs, and rice seedlings, lettuce etc

It this Hydroponics Systems Available?

Yes! It can be shipped anywhere in the world!  Why?

Because, as you can see, it is a container but also because it works without electricity. It can be retrofit by adding solar panels and/or windmills

Behind The Hood

This container-greenhouse is simple to operate:  irrigation, cooling, and lighting systems are controlled by one central electronic monitoring system and maintained at a very low cost.

Water is recycled for a period of 24 hours.

Different models available. They can be adapted to your needs. Available in 220 volts version, solar power and/or windpower.

Feel free to contact me for more information.

Roger Pilon, Editor

Sky Farming! When! Thats Is The Question!

Will we ever see see these? Have a look at http://www.popsci.com/environment/article/2007-07/skyscraper-farms

Roger Pilon, Editor