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Symbiosis shipping container farming

Symbiosis in the context of shipping container farming typically refers to the mutually beneficial relationship between different elements within a closed-loop container farming system. Container farming involves growing crops within modified shipping containers, creating a controlled environment for plant growth. In this system, “symbiosis” can refer to several interrelated elements:

1. Resource Efficiency: The closed-loop system aims to optimize resource use. For instance, water and nutrients are often recycled within the container, creating a symbiotic relationship where waste from one process becomes a resource for another.

2. Technology Integration: Symbiosis in container farming often involves integrating technology to regulate conditions. For instance, automated systems might control lighting, temperature, humidity, and nutrient delivery. This interplay creates a symbiotic relationship between the technology and the plants being cultivated.

3. Crop Diversity: In a container farm, various crops can be cultivated simultaneously. Certain plant combinations may benefit each other through natural processes like nutrient exchange or pest control, demonstrating symbiosis among the different plant species.

4. Energy Efficiency: The system might incorporate renewable energy sources, like solar power, creating a symbiotic relationship between the energy supply and the farming process. Container farming offers several advantages, including the ability to grow crops in locations where traditional agriculture might be challenging due to space limitations, climate constraints, or soil quality issues.
Symbiosis in shipping container farming is about creating a harmonious relationship between various elements within the closed-loop system to maximize efficiency, productivity, and sustainability while minimizing waste and external dependencies. This approach often aligns with the principles of circular economy and sustainable agriculture.

Symbiosis Repurpose Shipping Container projects:
Repurposing shipping containers for various projects often involves utilizing these containers in creative and innovative ways. Symbiosis in repurposing shipping containers involves the harmonious integration of these structures into different projects, creating mutually beneficial relationships between the containers and their new functions. Here are some projects and ways shipping containers have been repurposed:
1. Housing and Accommodation: Containers are converted into affordable and sustainable housing solutions, such as tiny homes, apartments, or emergency housing. The symbiosis here lies in providing cost-effective and quick housing solutions while also repurposing unused containers.
2. Retail Spaces and Pop-up Shops: Containers are transformed into retail spaces, cafes, bars, or pop-up shops. This symbiosis combines the flexibility of mobile retail with the sturdy structure of shipping containers, offering a unique and eye-catching business space.
3. Offices and Work space’s: Repurposed containers serve as modular offices, co-working spaces, or as an extension to existing buildings. The symbiotic relationship lies in the flexibility of creating functional work environments quickly and sustainably.
4. Art Installations and Galleries: Containers are used as art installations or galleries, providing a unique setting for exhibitions and artistic expression. The symbiosis involves providing an unconventional and customizable space for artists while giving a new purpose to the containers.
5. Education Spaces: Containers are converted into classrooms, libraries, or training centers. The symbiosis lies in offering easily deployable educational spaces that can be set up in various locations.
6. Urban Farming and Greenhouses: Containers are transformed into hydroponic oraquaponic farms, enabling controlled and efficient agricultural practices in urban areas. The symbiosis involves utilizing the compact space of containers for sustainable food production in urban settings.
7. Medical Clinics and Emergency Facilities: Containers are repurposed into mobile medical clinics, testing centers, or emergency response units. This symbiosis aids in providing essential healthcare facilities rapidly, especially in remote or disaster-stricken areas.
The concept of symbiosis in repurposing shipping containers involves creating a harmonious relationship between the functionality of the container and the specific needs of the project, be it housing, business, education, healthcare, or sustainable initiatives. It’s about repurposing these structures in ways that bring about benefits to the community, environment, or industry while making use of existing resources in a creative and sustainable manner

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Symbiosis community Village

If we could join projects & community working symbiotically to create a highly productive Eco sustainable forest farm by design from scratch. Incorporating all the following. Edible Forest: Tree, Shrubs, Bushes & Bamboo planting in a Permaculture way. Aquaculture greenhouse farming. Re introduction of Wild Fowl Roamed throughout the forest system with Slug eating ducks. Rabbit breeding farm. Pig Farm, Compost Plant Bio Gass Plant Recycled Energy turbines. Rain harvesting & Solar cell system combined. Recycled Shipping Container Homes for farmers & Holiday tourism. Lake creation for fish, crayfish & prawns. Doubling up for sports, like sailing, Boat Racing & Craft boat making lessons. Community road side Restaurant and bar, with children entertainment cinema, climbing frames & obstacle courses. Highland Estate Jamaica Highland Estate Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I. https://www.highlandjamak.com TFL-projects & community working as a symbiosis Village At Highland Estate our main focus is to live as one, living a self sustainable life free from the stress and the rat race mentality we all are trying to get away from. Don’t let unnecessary living set you back from your aspirations in life. Come get focused up in the highland, let the positive energy of the hills free your mind. Barley Sprout Super Food for Life Stock: Recycling: On my visits to Jamaica I have noted with others, that the recycling opportunity has not been grasped. I heard councilors in Montego Bay stating, that they have no funds to establish an effective system. Unfortunately we must make a start somewhere, and it doesn’t necessarily need to cost a fortune, to effectively and collectively set up recycling centers, specializing in sorting and separating waste, to not only keep our towns and villages clean but financially gain from plastic, wood, food, metals, washing machines and fridges. recycling in innovative ways and projects. Giving more knowledge with the opportunity of advancement to running their own, specialized section of micro recycling creating more jobs and opportunities. All the above will create Jobs & New Business owners increasing the community wealth. And returning to a sharing and supporting environment Recycled Shipping Container Homes for farmers & Holiday tourism. Land: The land is constantly trying to educate us all, every day every month and every year unfortunately, we cannot see the wood for the trees. For many decades capitalism have flourished from our real wealth without cost to themselves. Creating modern civilization and all that goes with it including the biggest destructive element of human existence, greed. Unfortunately it is nye on Impossible to completely live without capitalization but we can think intelligently with apathetic sharing existence like our forefathers. I was proud two relay stories, of my grandfather and great-grandparents before them, they cared for one another, taking on children that have lost parents or abandoned, and treated as their own. The original descendants, wealth was determined on how many people you could help. With nothing more expected in return other than, appreciation and respectful conduct within their community, was the ethics of all. Trees: In the country my grandparents made sure that my uncle and Aunt distributed breadfruit, Aki,banana, apple, oranges, mango, pears, coconuts, & soursop, in fact any  abundance produce were shared between family and friends and surplus sold. Meet : The Wild Fowl Roamed throughout the forest and backyards keeping the balance by eating insects bugs and food scraps shared with them, the wildfowl was highly nutritious and produced Quality Meat to eat. The eggs were collected for breakfast and all was achieved without going down to the farm feed shop. The wild boar was originally the source of jerk pork. I haven’t seen any wild boar, but we do have the modern pig’s, that breed well and are happy with discarded food scraps. But originally the wild boar must-have forage for themselves within the forest and backyards. Bushes shrubs and root plants are deliciously in abundance throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Keeping our nation strong well-balanced and fit with all the medicine required to, keep us on track with nothing more then Grandma’s medicine remedies, from leaves and plants for every ailment. These essentially makeup the basic ingredients of most Western world medicine today. Education: Affording children’s education without some sort of bursary is Out of Reach of many parents. Our children will drive the future and need to understand the values of working together, sharing a sustainable life style and values. That would put them on the way to infinite rewards and may even go a long way to reducing crime! I propose to make a positive start by addressing some of the sustainable life style solutions by setting up a Symbiosis Tree for Life & Orchard Management Project Land: We have to constantly remind ourselves that the land is the most important thing we have in the cycle of life. The land is constantly trying to educate us all, every day every month and every year unfortunately, we cannot see the wood for the trees. For many decades capitalism have flourished from our real wealth without cost to themselves. Creating modern civilization and all that goes with it including the biggest destructive element of human existence, greed. By Errol Taffe Feb/27/2019   If we could join projects & community working symbiotically to create a highly productive Eco sustainable forest farm by design from scratch. Incorporating all the following.
  • Edible Forest: Tree, Shrubs, Bushes & Bamboo planting in a Permaculture way.
  • Aquaculture greenhouse farming.
  • Re introduction of Wild Fowl Roamed throughout the forest system with Slug eating ducks.
  • Rabbit breeding farm.
  • Pig Farm,
  • Compost Plant
  • Bio Gass Plant
  • Recycled Energy turbines.
  • Rain harvesting & Solar cell system combined.
  • Recycled Shipping Container Homes for farmers & Holiday tourism.
  • Lake creation for fish, crayfish & prawns. Doubling up for sports, like sailing, Boat Racing & Craft boat making lessons.
  • Community road side Restaurant and bar, with children entertainment cinema, climbing frames & obstacle courses.
Highland Estate Jamaica Highland Estate Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I. https://www.highlandjamak.com TFL-projects & community working as a symbiosis Village At Highland Estate our main focus is to live as one, living a self sustainable life free from the stress and the rat race mentality we all are trying to get away from. Don’t let unnecessary living set you back from your aspirations in life. Come get focused up in the highland, let the positive energy of the hills free your mind.
Barley Sprout Super Food for Life Stock:
https://youtu.be/nrJ77enmfMc?
Recycling: On my visits to Jamaica I have noted with others, that the recycling opportunity has not been grasped. I heard councilors in Montego Bay stating, that they have no funds to establish an effective system. Unfortunately we must make a start somewhere, and it doesn’t necessarily need to cost a fortune, to effectively and collectively set up recycling centers, specializing in sorting and separating waste, to not only keep our towns and villages clean but financially gain from plastic, wood, food, metals, washing machines and fridges. recycling in innovative ways and projects. Giving more knowledge with the opportunity of advancement to running their own, specialized section of micro recycling creating more jobs and opportunities.
All the above will create Jobs & New Business owners increasing the community wealth. And returning to a sharing and supporting environment Recycled Shipping Container Homes for farmers & Holiday tourism.
Land: The land is constantly trying to educate us all, every day every month and every year unfortunately, we cannot see the wood for the trees. For many decades capitalism have flourished from our real wealth without cost to themselves. Creating modern civilization and all that goes with it including the biggest destructive element of human existence, greed.
Unfortunately it is nye on Impossible to completely live without capitalization but we can think intelligently with apathetic sharing existence like our forefathers. I was proud two relay stories, of my grandfather and great-grandparents before them, they cared for one another, taking on children that have lost parents or abandoned, and treated as their own. The original descendants, wealth was determined on how many people you could help. With nothing more expected in return other than, appreciation and respectful conduct within their community, was the ethics of all.
Trees: In the country my grandparents made sure that my uncle and Aunt distributed breadfruit, Aki,banana, apple, oranges, mango, pears, coconuts, & soursop, in fact any  abundance produce were shared between family and friends and surplus sold. Meet : The Wild Fowl Roamed throughout the forest and backyards keeping the balance by eating insects bugs and food scraps shared with them, the wildfowl was highly nutritious and produced Quality Meat to eat. The eggs were collected for breakfast and all was achieved without going down to the farm feed shop. The wild boar was originally the source of jerk pork. I haven’t seen any wild boar, but we do have the modern pig’s, that breed well and are happy with discarded food scraps. But originally the wild boar must-have forage for themselves within the forest and backyards.
Bushes shrubs and root plants are deliciously in abundance throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Keeping our nation strong well-balanced and fit with all the medicine required to, keep us on track with nothing more then Grandma’s medicine remedies, from leaves and plants for every ailment. These essentially makeup the basic ingredients of most Western world medicine today.
Education: Affording children’s education without some sort of bursary is Out of Reach of many parents. Our children will drive the future and need to understand the values of working together, sharing a sustainable life style and values. That would put them on the way to infinite rewards and may even go a long way to reducing crime! I propose to make a positive start by addressing some of the sustainable life style solutions by setting up a Symbiosis Tree for Life & Orchard Management Project Land: We have to constantly remind ourselves that the land is the most important thing we have in the cycle of life. The land is constantly trying to educate us all, every day every month and every year unfortunately, we cannot see the wood for the trees. For many decades capitalism have flourished from our real wealth without cost to themselves. Creating modern civilization and all that goes with it including the biggest destructive element of human existence, greed. By Errol Taffe 
Feb/27/2019
                 
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TFL-projects & community symbiosis Village

  If we could join projects & community working symbiotically to create a highly productive Eco sustainable forest farm by design from scratch. Incorporating all the following.
  • Edible Forest: Tree, Shrubs, Bushes & Bamboo planting in a Permaculture way.
  • Aquaculture greenhouse farming.
  • Re introduction of Wild Fowl Roamed throughout the forest system with Slug eating ducks.
  • Rabbit breeding farm.
  • Pig Farm,
  • Compost Plant
  • Bio Gass Plant
  • Recycled Energy turbines.
  • Rain harvesting & Solar cell system combined.
  • Recycled Shipping Container Homes for farmers & Holiday tourism.
  • Lake creation for fish, crayfish & prawns. Doubling up for sports, like sailing, Boat Racing & Craft boat making lessons.
  • Community road side Restaurant and bar, with children entertainment cinema, climbing frames & obstacle courses.
Highland Estate Jamaica Highland Estate Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I. https://www.highlandjamak.com TFL-projects & community working as a symbiosis Village At Highland Estate our main focus is to live as one, living a self sustainable life free from the stress and the rat race mentality we all are trying to get away from. Don’t let unnecessary living set you back from your aspirations in life. Come get focused up in the highland, let the positive energy of the hills free your mind.  
Barley Sprout Super Food for Life Stock:
Recycling: On my visits to Jamaica I have noted with others, that the recycling opportunity has not been grasped. I heard councilors in Montego Bay stating, that they have no funds to establish an effective system. Unfortunately we must make a start somewhere, and it doesn’t necessarily need to cost a fortune, to effectively and collectively set up recycling centers, specializing in sorting and separating waste, to not only keep our towns and villages clean but financially gain from plastic, wood, food, metals, washing machines and fridges. recycling in innovative ways and projects. Giving more knowledge with the opportunity of advancement to running their own, specialized section of micro recycling creating more jobs and opportunities.
All the above will create Jobs & New Business owners increasing the community wealth. And returning to a sharing and supporting environment Recycled Shipping Container Homes for farmers & Holiday tourism.
Land: The land is constantly trying to educate us all, every day every month and every year unfortunately, we cannot see the wood for the trees. For many decades capitalism have flourished from our real wealth without cost to themselves. Creating modern civilization and all that goes with it including the biggest destructive element of human existence, greed.
Unfortunately it is nye on Impossible to completely live without capitalization but we can think intelligently with apathetic sharing existence like our forefathers. I was proud two relay stories, of my grandfather and great-grandparents before them, they cared for one another, taking on children that have lost parents or abandoned, and treated as their own. The original descendants, wealth was determined on how many people you could help. With nothing more expected in return other than, appreciation and respectful conduct within their community, was the ethics of all.
Trees: In the country my grandparents made sure that my uncle and Aunt distributed breadfruit, Aki,banana, apple, oranges, mango, pears, coconuts, & soursop, in fact any  abundance produce were shared between family and friends and surplus sold. Meet : The Wild Fowl Roamed throughout the forest and backyards keeping the balance by eating insects bugs and food scraps shared with them, the wildfowl was highly nutritious and produced Quality Meat to eat. The eggs were collected for breakfast and all was achieved without going down to the farm feed shop. The wild boar was originally the source of jerk pork. I haven’t seen any wild boar, but we do have the modern pig’s, that breed well and are happy with discarded food scraps. But originally the wild boar must-have forage for themselves within the forest and backyards.
Bushes shrubs and root plants are deliciously in abundance throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Keeping our nation strong well-balanced and fit with all the medicine required to, keep us on track with nothing more then Grandma’s medicine remedies, from leaves and plants for every ailment. These essentially makeup the basic ingredients of most Western world medicine today.
Education: Affording children’s education without some sort of bursary is Out of Reach of many parents. Our children will drive the future and need to understand the values of working together, sharing a sustainable life style and values. That would put them on the way to infinite rewards and may even go a long way to reducing crime! I propose to make a positive start by addressing some of the sustainable life style solutions by setting up a Symbiosis Tree for Life & Orchard Management Project Land: We have to constantly remind ourselves that the land is the most important thing we have in the cycle of life. The land is constantly trying to educate us all, every day every month and every year unfortunately, we cannot see the wood for the trees. For many decades capitalism have flourished from our real wealth without cost to themselves. Creating modern civilization and all that goes with it including the biggest destructive element of human existence, greed. By Errol Taffe 
Feb/27/2019
       
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How does chicken manure improve the soil?

Benefits. Composted chicken manure provides a slow-release source of macro- and micronutrients and acts as a soil amendment. Compared to other manures, chicken manure and the associated litter are higher in nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and calcium, and are also rich in organic matter (Zublena, 1993).

What is the importance of poultry manure?

Poultry manure is a by-product of this production and is rich in nutrients, which can provide a major source of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and trace elements for crop production. This material can also improve physical and biological fertility of soil, making it ideal for land application as a fertiliser

 

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Do chickens like being out in the rain?

Chicken feathers are somewhat waterproof, so letting them out is fine. Letting your birds out prevents overcrowding, boredom and the diseases that go along with a wet chicken coop. Not all birds appreciate going out, but almost all will seek shelter and dry off before they get dangerously soaked.6 Feb 2019

Chickens can stay inside their coop all day as long as they have everything they need for the entire day, including light. If your coop does not have windows you can put in lights and a timer, but that often requires running electric and many people don’t want to do that outside

How to Fix a Muddy Chicken Run – Timber Creek Farm

In addition to providing a healthier ground cover than plain dirt, the wood chips provide exercise as the chickens scratch. Keeping them occupied helps

Can baby chicks go in the wet?

They’ll tend to get wet and chilled, and the stress will open the way to disease. Some chicks may drown. Damp conditions in a brooder — whether caused by spilled water or a leaky waterer — are to be avoided.

Is UV light good for chickens?

Positive impacts of UVB light supplementation on production have been demonstrated in 68-week-old laying hens where 2 or 3 h of exposure across 8 weeks increased egg production relative to one or no hours of UVB light supplementation (Wei et al., 2020).16 Aug 2021

What does blue light do to chickens?

It was concluded that blue or green light is preferable to red or white light for broilers because it keeps the birds calmer and is chosen by the birds themselves.

How much time do chickens require? –

Daily Chores – 5-10 minutes … Collect eggs – Once a day is fine. When a chicken lays an egg, there is an invisible membrane around the egg, called a bloom. As …
How much time does it take to keep chickens?

Can You Dedicate Some Time Each Day? Although low-maintenance, chickens do require a small amount of daily care as well as some monthly and semi-annual maintenance. Plan on spending 10 minutes a day on your pet chickens, an hour or so per month, plus a few hours twice a year on semi-annual chores.

Is it hard to keep a chicken coop?

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Keeping chickens can be a nerve racking experience, especially if you’ve never done it before – but it really is quite easy, so long as you have all the equipment, know what to expect and aren’t afraid to get up close and personal with these delightful feathered friends.

How do I keep my chicken coop clean?

Step 1: Scoop Everything Out. Cleaning out your coop always begins with taking out all the soiled bedding. …Step 2: Hose Down Area. …Step 3: Scrub, Scrub, Scrub. …Step 4: Soak One More Time. …Step 5: Dry and Add Fresh Bedding.Step 6: Give Your Chickens a Check-up.

Can I leave my chickens for a week?

It is not recommended to leave your chickens alone for a week. Generally, it is recommended that you leave them for a maximum of four days at any one time. Getting a trusted friend, neighbor, or family member to take care of, or mind your flock regularly, can enable you to leave your birds for 7 days or more.25 Jul 2020

A Walk in Run or Coop provides a secure place for your hens to sleep, play and nest in, providing protection from foxes, cats and dogs. A walk-in chicken run provides your hens the freedom of space to roam freely, enjoying the sun and air flow, whilst still having protection from the elements and predators.

What are the benefits of a chicken coop?

The Importance of a Chicken Coop

Safety. A strong, sturdy coop will be designed to keep predators such as foxes, snakes, rats, raccoons, hawks, owls and cats away from your chickens. …Shelter. …Roosting Space. …Laying Space. …Feeding Ease. …Confinement.

How does chicken manure improve the soil?

Benefits. Composted chicken manure provides a slow-release source of macro- and micronutrients and acts as a soil amendment. Compared to other manures, chicken manure and the associated litter are higher in nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and calcium, and are also rich in or

 

 

Are fly larvae good for chickens?

 

The larvae and pupae are the most nutritious stage of the flies’ life, and your chickens will love them. The high nutritional content can help prevent feather loss and increase egg production, and eating these larvae is a great way for your chickens to fight boredom.

 

 

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