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"Even if we go without rain for the next 10 years, we are okay," – Lessons in water efficiency from a vertical fish farm in Kenya

From recycled rainwater to nutrient-rich fertiliser, a vertical fish farm in the semi-arid region of Kenya is rewriting the rules and showcasing sustainability

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 4 min read
Jack Oyugi is the co-founder and chief executive of Vertical Lake, which developed a gravity-fed tank system. (Picture credit: Craig Stephen)
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Jack Oyugi is the co-founder and chief executive of Vertical Lake, which developed a gravity-fed tank system. (Picture credit: Craig Stephen)

In a country where water scarcity is a notable challenge, a vertical fish farm in Kenya is using recycled rainwater and biological water filtration to produce sustainable, organic fish and fertiliser for...

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