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Turn A Desert Into Fertile Farm
I've had a number of people contact me regarding Jean Bouwer's recent post "Turn A Desert Into a Fertile Farm".
People wanted to know more. I jumped onto Google and came up with the following information. You may be like me and have only heard of Namibia in geography class.
I'm hoping the info is up-to-date and that Jean doesn't mind me doing this. (Feel free to correct any info Jean).
It's such an inspiration. This man is walking the talk.
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Aqualekker Aquaponics in Karibib, Namibia, is one of the countryโs most successful aquaponic farms. Since 2020, it has been designed, built and run by Jean Bouwer.
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- Grows fancy-leaf lettuce at scale with over 9,200 growing spaces. Even with natural losses, the farm produces more than 1,000 heads of lettuce every week, making it one of Namibiaโs largest suppliers.
- Raises tilapia and supplies fingerlings to other farms. Survival rates of 99% during long transport show the excellent quality and handling of Jeanโs fish.
- Supplies fresh produce every week to shops, restaurants and hotels in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Henties Bay, Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein. Demand often exceeds supply.
- Runs on a closed-loop aquaponics system that reuses water and avoids chemicals, producing food that is both clean and efficient.
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The farm is well connected, with direct access to Namibiaโs main highway and railway. Deliveries reach key towns within hours, keeping produce fresh.
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Jean Bouwer turned an idea into one of Namibiaโs leading aquaponics operations. By combining careful design with strong management, he built a system that saves water, avoids chemicals and consistently delivers high-quality food to the market.
In summary Aqualekker Aquaponics is:
- A major supplier of lettuce and tilapia in Namibia
- A trusted partner for other aquaponics projects
- A working model of sustainable, water-smart farming
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Turn A Desert Into Fertile Farm
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