[BOOK] Small-scale aquaponic food production (Integrated fish and plant farming), Somerville, C., Cohen, M., Pantanclla, E., Stankus, A. & Lovatclli, A., FAO (Food of Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)

This technical paper begins by introducing the concept of aquaponics, including a brief history of its development and its place within the larger category of soil-less culture and modern agriculture. It discusses the main theoretical concepts of aquaponics, including the nitrogen cycle and the nitrification process, the role of bacteria, and the concept of balancing an aquaponic unit. It then moves on to cover important considerations of water quality parameters, water testing, and water sourcing for aquaponics, as well as methods and theories of unit design, including the three main methods of aquaponic systems: media beds, nutrient film technique, and deep water culture.

The publication discusses in detail the three groups of living organisms (bacteria, plants and fish) that make up the aquaponic ecosystem. It also presents management strategics and troubleshooting practices, as well as related topics, specifically highlighting local and sustainable sources of aquaponic inputs.

The publication also includes nine appendixes that present other key topics: ideal conditions for common plants grown in aquaponics; chemical and biological controls of common pests and diseases including a compatible planting guide; common fish diseases and related symptoms, causes and remedies; tools to calculate the ammonia produced and biofiltration media required for a certain fish stocking density and amount of fish feed added; production of homemade fish feed; guidelines and considerations for establishing aquaponic units; a cost-benefit analysis of a small-scale, media bed aquaponic unit; a comprehensive guide to building small-scale versions of each of the three aquaponic methods; and a brief summary of this publication designed as a supplemental handout for outreach, extension and education.

Christopher Somerville

FAO Consultant

Ireland

Moti Cohen

FAO Consultant

Israel

Edoardo Pantanella

FAO Consultant

Italy

Austin Stankus

FAO Consultant

Italy

and

Alessandro Lovatclli

FAO Aquaculture Branch

Italy

Somerville, C., Cohen, M., Pantanclla, E., Stankus, A. & Lovatclli, A. 2C14.

Small-scale aiịuapomc food production. Integrated fish and plant farming.

FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 589. Rome, FAO. 262 pp.

[BOOK] Small-scale aquaponic food production (Integrated fish and plant farming), Somerville, C., Cohen, M., Pantanclla, E., Stankus, A. & Lovatclli, A., FAO (Food of Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)

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