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For the longest time, the methods utilized in order to cultivate crops have been relatively unchanged. The basics have been utilized - sunlight and water included - and they have yielded good results, especially under weather conditions which can change on a day to day basis; sometimes without the shifts being able to be predicted. That being said, a new development has been occurring and it goes by the name of aquaponics. To say the least, it is intriguing and Philippe van den Bossche would be able to agree.

According to an article on Mashable, aquaponics is a unique method that will be able to aid in the growth of plants. Basically, it involves the cultivation of plants and the growth of fish in the same body of water. As fish are able to create waste, the water is able to circulate said waste in order for it to be converted into nutritious feed that the plants would take in so that they could thrive. It was a method that Parcs Holman described as, "replicating nature."

For those who believe that this is an entirely new process, though, you may be surprised to know that it has been around for a while. While the growth of plants and fish in the same water has been done in ancient times, Philippe van den Bossche can cite the focus that is brought onto science more so than ever in this regard. The system that is utilized is sensitive and detail is integral. Attention must be given in order to prevent chemical imbalances, which names such as Philippe can attest to.

While there were many details that have been gone over, I was especially surprised by the use of water. For example, let's say that you were watering plants through typical means; chances are that only 2 to 5 percent of that water would actually reach the plants. Aquaponics is different, though, as water constantly flows, which means that something like evaporation does not have to be considered as much. Several gallons of water move, which means that plants will have a steady stream of nourishment to benefit from.

I do not believe that everyone will be able to run their own aquaponics processes, especially when given the equipment and specimens that are needed to make it happen. That being said, I cannot help but feel as though farming, in general, can be done much easier with this process set in place. The growth of crops, in my view, is something that should be carried around with greater ease as well. Aquaponics utilizes both old ways and new methods in order to create a rather astonishing process.