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Innovating Sustainability: Aquaponics and Black Soldier Fly in Action

Jan 04, 2025
10.00 AM - 02.30 PM
The Cube, KPPI and Ladang Mini ISB

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.

📍 Location: The Cube, KPPI Building & Ladang Mini ISB

📅 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

  • 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.

Highlights