SAAO Aquaponics Farm

Staff members at the South African Astronomical Observatory SAAO will be setting up an aquaponics farm for the benefit of SAAO personnel and staff. The aquaponics facility will also be used to showcase aquaponics to visiting schools.

Location

South Africa

Year

2020

Tags

Covid19

Food Security

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