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Pop-Up Urban Microfarms

The 'GrowUp Box' Automatically Raises Fish and Plants in a Small Area

— June 11, 2013 — Eco
Urban farming firm 'GrowUp' lets you raise fish and grow plants easily in your backyard with the GrowUp Box. The box is made of an upcycled shipping container and has two levels. The top level has plants while the bottom level contains Tilapia fish. GrowUp designed the box to be almost entirely self-sustaining with only minimal input needed. The plants work to purify the water while the fish's waste fertilizes the plants above.

After setting up the box, the only thing that you need to do is provide energy for the pumps and fish food. GrowUp recommends that the fish are fed vegetarian protein since it's a more sustainable form of food. If everything is done correctly, the microfarm annually outputs over 130 pounds of fish and 440 pounds of vegetables.
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Farming - The GrowUp Box showcases the potential for vertical farming to enable urban dwellers to grow food in limited spaces.
2. Aquaponics - The integration of fish farming and plant cultivation in the GrowUp Box highlights the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by aquaponics.
3. Self-sustaining Systems - The GrowUp Box demonstrates the potential for self-sustaining urban microfarms that rely on natural processes and minimal human intervention.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Farming - The GrowUp Box exemplifies the potential of urban farming to address food security and sustainability challenges in densely populated areas.
2. Sustainable Agriculture - The combination of aquaponics and vertical farming in the GrowUp Box illustrates the opportunities for sustainable agriculture practices in urban environments.
3. Alternative Food Production - The GrowUp Box represents a disruptive innovation in alternative food production methods, offering a compact and efficient solution for urban dwellers.
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