²ÝÁñÉçÇø

"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

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)
Image:

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...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Livestock

Sustainability at the heart of North Wales Estate

Sustainability at the heart of North Wales Estate

Sustainability stands at the forefront at Rhug Estate, not just for environmental reasons, but across the estate and its diversifications. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 26 March 2026 • 8 min read
Rotational grazing and Lleyn sheep: A winning formula for Cornish farmers

Rotational grazing and Lleyn sheep: A winning formula for Cornish farmers

Lleyns have proved to be the ideal breed to allow first-generation farmer Ed Whiteman to expand his business

clock 23 March 2026 • 5 min read
No order granted to destock livestock on Dartmoor, commoners say

No order granted to destock livestock on Dartmoor, commoners say

The fight to farm on Dartmoor rumbles on

Chris Brayford
clock 20 March 2026 • 2 min read