Dear UM Community,
We are pleased to invite you to an event on 4th January 2025, where we will explore innovations in sustainable farming, focusing on Aquaponics Systems and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) bioconversion. This event is co-organized by Eco Varsity and the UM Sustainable Development Centre.
Date: 4th January 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Event Highlights:
1st Session: Fireside Chat by QuinTerra
During this session, we will discuss:
- Aquaponics Systems: An introduction to how aquaponics combines fish farming with plant cultivation in a sustainable, water-efficient system.
- Black Soldier Fly Bioconversion: An overview of how BSF can be used to recycle food waste into valuable products like organic fertilizer and animal feed.
- Food Security in Malaysia: Learn about efforts to increase local food production to reduce reliance on imports and ensure access to fresh produce.
- Circular Economy: Explore how sustainable farming practices contribute to a closed-loop system in the food industry.
2nd Session: Farm Visit to Ladang Mini ISB
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- Interact with farm animals
- Visit the BSF booth to learn more about the bioconversion process
- Discover how sustainable farming practices support environmental conservatioSpecial Offer: Free participation for the first 15 participants!
Click here to register
Contact Information:
Main Organizer
Instagram: @eco_varsity
Project Leader
Tew Jia Yu
Phone: 012-3260895
Email: tewjiayu.tjy@gmail.com
Instagram: @jarrytew_0313
Project Co-Leader
Lee Pei Hui
Email: leepeihui.lph@gmail.com
Instagram: @itsmejoanna_
We hope you can join us for this opportunity to learn more about sustainable farming and innovative solutions.
Location: The Cube, KPPI Building & Ladang Mini ISB
