Farming techniques have evolved throughout time. The methods available to modern farmers are quite different from those available a century ago. Many of the methods that farmers use today were unknown to farmers 100 years ago. New techniques have been developed; new crops have been developed, new livestock has been created, all with the advancement of farming techniques. One of the most important developments in agriculture has been salmon farming. Salmon farming is one of the oldest and most productive farm industries in history.
We are all familiar with salmon and their delicious fish food. But did you know that salmon farming took place over two thousand years ago? It is true. In the Oligocene era, salmon were being farmed for their meat and their fish eggs and other valued derivatives. For this article, the term ‘fish farming’ will be cited whenever a reference is made to farming in general.
We are all familiar with the hydroponic system used by farmers to grow crops in indoor greenhouses. Tilapia farming is almost the same, except that it involves fish rather than plants. Tilapia, or water eel as it is more commonly known, is a prized fish breed that is very productive. Unfortunately, until very recently, it was impossible to sustainably raise tilapia commercially. But thanks to the innovation of new aquaculture technologies, it is now possible to grow this beautiful fish in hydroponics.
Like salmon, hydroponic salmon is raised in water containers, typically plastic aquaculture buckets, with the fish residing in nets underwater. However, there are differences between the way these two species are raised. Tilapia is raised above the water, while salmon are kept below. This means that the latter fish are fed directly by fish farming, unlike wild salmon that are fed by nature and moved from one area to another as food sources shift.
Salmon are very good for you, and due to their wild origins, it is no surprise that they make some amazing fish soup. The wild variety of salmon that is fed on by aquaculture facilities is much higher in fat and protein content than the one you buy in shops, which makes them much healthier. This is another reason why the production of this fish is becoming so popular. As it is a much higher quality fish, it produces a higher quality fish feed per kg.
Cages are one of the most important components of the modern fish farming industry. They help house and isolate the fish from the environment. These are essentially mesh cages, but many companies now source their fish farming products from other countries. Mesh cages allow the movement of air and light within the fish farming facilities, making it much easier for farmers to control temperature and lighting levels. It has also been found that mesh cages are cost effective over the life of a fish.
New advances in fish farming technology have made it possible to get fish with two distinct types of cages. One of these is called the multi-cage system, where fish are kept in two small compartments, allowing them to live in their own environment even though they are in the same space. Another style of cage is called the multiple-cage system, where a single fish population resides in two or more small enclosures. Each type of cage has its own benefits, so it depends upon the type of environment that the fish will be kept in which will determine the type of care they will need.
Although it may sound like a dirty or unsavory practice, intensive aquaculture of fish has become more popular throughout the world as people want to know healthier and cleaner fish to eat. Even though there is a small price to pay for raising these creatures in a more natural way, they will save you money in the long run as they will not cause health problems down the line. They will also not pollute the water, nor do they put off any harmful chemical pollutants. When you consider how clean and clear fish can be, you’ll understand why intensive aquaculture is becoming such a popular alternative to the traditional method of raising animals.