Panayam kay Department of Science and Technology Usec. Leah Buendia ukol sa automated greenhouse para sa lettuce at tilapia
Panayam kay Department of Science and Technology Usec. Leah Buendia ukol sa automated greenhouse para sa lettuce at tilapia
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00:00 Automated greenhouse for Leto in Tilapia, our Alamin
00:03 together with the Department of Science and Technology, Undersecretary Leia Bendia.
00:08 Josec Bendia, good afternoon and welcome to Bago Pilipinas.
00:11 Good afternoon.
00:13 Josec, we heard that there is another innovation developed by DOST
00:18 for the fisheries of our fishermen.
00:22 For our countrymen, can you explain what is Aquaponics Technology?
00:28 This is called Project Atlantis and this is Aquaponics Technology.
00:34 Two words that are combined are Aquaculture and Hydroponics.
00:39 What this means is the production of fish along with planting plants.
00:49 This is a closed system.
00:53 This means that the fish and the waste of the fish is used as fertilizer for the plants.
01:01 That is Aquaponics.
01:03 It's like a cycle.
01:04 It's a cycle.
01:05 They are together.
01:06 They are together.
01:07 Josec, how is the Internet of Things, IOT, and Artificial Intelligence
01:15 in Aquaponics Greenhouse Farming utilized?
01:17 How is this process facilitated?
01:21 First of all, Aquaponics has been a technology for a long time.
01:25 But what's new here is that it is spread by AI or Internet of Things.
01:30 This means that data is gathered and sensors are placed
01:38 in different parts of that closed system
01:43 to measure and get the data of pH or the balance of acidity and base.
01:52 It also has sensors to measure carbon dioxide
02:01 and the different requirements of both fish and plants.
02:09 With these sensors, it measures the temperature.
02:15 Instead of getting it manually,
02:18 there are sensors that give every now and then on a regular basis
02:23 the temperature, pH, humidity, carbon dioxide,
02:30 and even the circulation of water.
02:35 That is also necessary.
02:37 Who is behind this project?
02:40 What is the purpose and inspiration of DOST for this project?
02:44 There is a private sector because of our program
02:49 called Science for Change Program
02:52 that has a partnership with the private sector
02:56 that needs a solution to a problem.
03:02 It partnered with Batangas State University to do this.
03:07 It is called Turbulent Drip Sales,
03:15 Incorporated at Batangas State University.
03:18 DOST funded this with 5 million pesos.
03:23 Alright, Yusef, how does Project Atlantis become sustainable and efficient?
03:29 And how does it happen?
03:33 Because it is a closed system, the food for the fish
03:38 is the same as the food for fish in fish pens or other places, or in ponds.
03:44 But the difference here is that the waste material
03:49 or the dirt that comes from the fish
03:53 is converted into fertilizers
03:59 that are used by our lettuce or other plant materials
04:08 that are grown through a water system.
04:15 The other thing is sustainability.
04:17 Because it is a closed system, it does not require a lot of water.
04:23 For one kilo of lettuce, for example,
04:28 it only requires 20 liters of water per year.
04:33 For the year?
04:35 Yes, that's how much.
04:37 Does the fish live?
04:38 The fish lives.
04:39 I mean, the requirement of lettuce is 20 liters per year.
04:45 So, this is very efficient when it comes to water.
04:50 Because when we water the soil,
04:54 we water the plants, not all of it is sucked or collected by the plants.
05:00 The only limit is that it is leached or there is only waste underneath.
05:07 So, here, it is very efficient.
05:08 Whatever the plant needs, that is the uptake of the plant.
05:13 And then all the rest goes around again.
05:16 So, that is one of the efficiencies of this technology.
05:22 Another thing is that it does not require fertilization.
05:25 Because the fertilizer is already there.
05:28 That is from the waste of the fish.
05:32 It also does not require spraying.
05:34 Because it is in an enclosed system, it has a greenhouse.
05:39 So, it controls all the atmosphere and all the aspects that are needed.
05:49 So, it does not require fertilizer, herbicide, or pesticide.
05:56 I have a question.
05:57 Aside from tilapia, can other fish like fish like mackerel, pomfret, and vegetables,
06:03 aside from lettuce, be used?
06:05 Vegetables are usually leafy vegetables.
06:09 But there are studies that say that tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs
06:17 are used in the fish.
06:22 As for fish, we see tilapia, carp, and also koi.
06:31 How do you select the products or species?
06:38 There are studies that show the characteristics of fish
06:44 and the characteristics of plants that can be combined in one system.
06:50 They have balance and compatibility.
06:54 So, ma'am, during the time of the heat and aluminum,
06:57 was this technology effective?
06:59 How was the water management?
07:01 You said that it is only 20 liters for lettuce.
07:04 Is it the same for other plants or is it still being studied?
07:09 For other plants, lettuce is not too heavy on water.
07:15 But for others, it is not that heavy.
07:18 So, their requirements are different.
07:21 But the thing is, the water is taken up efficiently.
07:27 But for now, the focus of the project is on lettuce and tilapia.
07:32 First of all, tilapia is cheap because it is a food that the masses can eat.
07:41 And also, tilapia, we can see that in Laguna Bay,
07:45 there are a lot of pollutants like heavy metals, etc.
07:49 Here, it will be gone because that is the only thing that is moving around.
07:54 It doesn't have heavy metals.
07:56 It is not a food that is just wasted or that is just going to others.
08:03 But how is the production of this?
08:05 Is the production of tilapia and lettuce faster in this way?
08:10 In the study, they say that the growth is faster.
08:16 Why?
08:17 Because for 24 hours, there is a fertilizer.
08:21 There is access to fertilizer.
08:24 For example, lettuce grows for 2 months in the soil.
08:32 Here, it is only for 1 month.
08:34 You have a harvest.
08:35 It is fast.
08:37 But the 1 month harvest of lettuce in fish or tilapia?
08:43 I think it is fast because they are not stressed out.
08:49 Because when they are in the pond, there are stress factors,
08:53 for example, dirt or high carbon dioxide.
08:58 So, there is algal bloom, etc. in the fish.
09:02 But here, the environment is not stressed because the environment is clean.
09:08 And also, they do not get dirt that is otherwise coming from other sources
09:17 like industry, etc.
09:19 So, ma'am, where are you planning to promote this?
09:24 Is there a particular area that you will encourage?
09:30 Who would like to do this?
09:31 For now, because this is a collaboration with Turbulent Drip Sales,
09:37 a private sector in Tagaytay,
09:39 they are the first to get this technology
09:44 because they have input in terms of budget.
09:47 30% of their budget is from this technology,
09:53 so they have ownership in this technology.
09:57 But for now, we need to study the costing
10:03 because the initial cost will be a little bit higher
10:06 because you have sensors, computers,
10:10 you have systems that will be put in place.
10:14 So, we need to know what the return on investment is
10:19 when this is put up by private sector or even our small farmers.
10:26 Okay, ma'am, please message our fellow countrymen,
10:29 especially those who are interested in entering this business.
10:33 This project is just the beginning.
10:37 It started late 2022.
10:41 And my message is that in science and technology,
10:46 you will earn a lot from this business.
10:48 This is also the message of the Department of Science and Technology
10:52 through the leadership of Secretary Soliduno.
10:57 Thank you very much for your time,
10:59 Department of Science and Technology Undersecretary Lea Bendia.
11:03 Thank you, Ase.
11:04 Thank you.