The presentation focused on the integration of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)-based feed in aquaponics systems. It explored the potential of BSFL to address food security, environmental sustainability, and economic challenges through innovative and circular agricultural practices.
4th session of the Autumn Term, titled “Pond Aquaculture,” featuring experts Luca Regazzoni, Researcher from Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Ben Scott, Project Manager SUSTAIN and Production Manager at Tankanyika Blue, who explore pond aquaculture.
Land desertification, water scarcity, and food security challenges in arid zones are intensifying, driving the need for sustainable agricultural solutions like aquaponics. This study investigated innovative water and energysaving strategies using an integrated dynamic model for an on-demand industrial aquaponics system in Israel.
In this session titled “Balancing of Aquaponic Systems,” Michael Reuter, CEO of aquaponik manufaktur GmbH, and Dr. Emmanuel Abarike from the University of Development Studies explore nutrient dynamics within aquaponic systems.
This session, titled “Plant Monitoring and Integrated Pest Management,” features insights from Em. Prof. Ranka Junge and Albert Fosso.
In this session, Em. Prof. Ranka Junge and Dr. Zala Schmautz from Zurich University of Applied Sciences cover key topics on soilless plant cultivation.
Explore the operational dynamics of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) in the sixth webinar of our enlightening webinar series on Aquaponics, Aquaculture, and Hydroponics, co-organized by the FrontAg Nexus and Dolores projects.
In this session, Elisa Appolloni from the University of Bologna explores the fascinating world of Simplified Hydroponic Systems, focusing on urban and low-tech horticulture solutions.
Anina Kappeler’s Master Thesis titled “An agri-food value chain analysis with a focus on environmental and economic impacts of hydroponics: A case study on tomato cultivation in Morocco” provides an in-depth examination of the agri-food value chain specific to hydroponic tomato farming in Morocco.
The presentation titled “Data Collection and Economic Viability in Hydroponic Systems” by Teresa Piovano explores critical aspects of data management and economic assessment within hydroponic agriculture.
Pushing the frontiers of climate-smart agriculture in the Mediterranean
