Implementation of aquaponic technology in Romania to benefit health and sustainable livelihood in deprived areas (AQUA-ROM)
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.
Key Data
Projectlead
Prof. Dr. Ranka Junge, Alex Mathis
Project team
Nadine Antenen, Prof. Jürg Boos, Boris Pasini, Dr. Constanze Pietsch-Schmied, Dr. Zala Schmautz, Benjamin Scott, Mathias Sigrist, Fridolin Tschudi
Project partners
ICDIMPH Horting
Project status
completed, 04/2015 - 11/2017
Funding partner
EU and other international programmes
Project budget
296'013 CHF