A Dallas-based agriculture and technology manufacturer is registering entries for a college and university team-based competition to invent or create an intelligent food production system using aquaponics, according to a report in LaunchDFW.
Nectar Agriculture said that registration closes on May 22, with a wild-card registration period running from June 5 to June 19, LaunchDFW said.
Aquaponics is the marriage of aquaculture — the raising of fish — with raising plants hydroponically.
Aquaponics is the marriage of aquaculture — the raising of fish — with raising plants hydroponically.
The competition’s grand prize is $10,000 and the top three finalist will be awarded $5,000 each, according to the report.
Nectar Agriculture said the competition is a chance for to
LaunchDFW said the solutions will help grow the body of knowledge that farmers need to reduce their impact on the environment while not impeding their ability to produce food.
Nectar Agriculture designs and develops aquaponic systems for homes and commercial systems that are full automatic.
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