Implementation of aquaponic technology in Romania to benefit health and sustainable livelihood in deprived areas (AQUA-ROM)
At a glance
- Project leader : Prof. Dr. Ranka Junge, Alex Mathis
- Project team : Nadine Antenen, Prof. Jürg Boos, Boris Pasini, Dr. Constanze Pietsch-Schmied, Zala Schmautz, Benjamin Scott, Mathias Sigrist, Fridolin Tschudi
- Project budget : CHF 296'013
- Project status : completed
- Funding partner : Federal government
- Project partner : I.C.D.I.M.P.H. HORTING (Romania)
- Contact person : Alex Mathis
Description
Aquaponic is an innovative technology that combines aquaculture
(fish farming) with hydroponics (soilless plant culture) to create
a sustainable, low-impact food production unit.
The project aims to introduce Aquaponics to Romania and thus
contribute to poverty reduction in Romanian mountain areas and
modify the current food habits so as to improve the health status
of this particular population.
Further information
Publications
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2015.
Acvaponia în lume : aquaponic systems around the world.
Revistă Română de Acvaponie.
1(1), pp. 12-15.