BLUEGRASS
Promoting a green agri-food industry through the introduction of aquaponics
03/2016 - 6f
Basic information
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Brief description of the consultancy firmAquaponics is a combined production systems that allows for a reduced environmental impact in the agricultural and food industry. This techniques consists in growing plants without soil and with a reduced water consumption compared to traditional agricultural practices, recycling organic waste from fish farms. Aquaponics has the following benefits: (1) it does not involve the use of fertilizers; (2) it limits the consumption of soil, as plants do not have to fight for nutrients; (3) it does not require pesticides. Hence, aquaponics is considered to be a “green” technology.
- Planned start of the project 10.01.2017 Expected end of project 31.03.2020
- Duration 38 (Month(s) )
Budget
- Program Total Budget 758976 Project EU-Funding 645130 Percent: 85
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