We realize the paradigm shift necessary in order to remove the dependency on intensive, commercial, pesticide dependent fish and vegetable monoculture production. We work toward a regenerative, sustainable and integrated food production system capable of reducing "real costs" - our non-renewable resources and our global environmental footprint. 

 

Our Modular Aquaponic System has been operating over the past ten years in four sites and confirms that there is a biological and commercial symbiosis between fish aquaculture and vegetable agriculture when combined. We are able to recycle the water between the two systems through the correct filtration process, leading to a reduction in the common inputs required (water, energy, and fertilizers). 

 

We are committed and aware of the need for research into the troubleshooting issues confronting the development of Modular Aquaponic Systems and are therefore involved in Basic (University Based) and Applied (Commercial) research in parallel.

 

Our long term goal is to facilitate economic production of fish and vegetables in areas where land is unfertile, grid and water infrastructure are poor and transportation and/or environmental conditions are limiting. Our small but profitable, semi-commercial unit, ( SUPA - Small Unit for Production Aquaponics ) is the prototype to a mass-produced small farm modular unit. In this unit, we research the areas of uncertainty that limit successful commercial aquaponics to date. The guiding principles of our production system are zero pollution output, minimum inputs, (water fertilizer and energy) and strict control on the use of chemicals and treatments that can reduce the nutritional value of the food or impact on the environment negatively.  

 

Having verified the production process of the SUPA unit production line,  equipment applicability and instigation of training programs, Island Aquaponics embarks on its final stage - launching the distribution of a turnkey kit of prefabricated components and with global customization potential. 

 

The potential clients for this include corporate agriculture ( e.g. feed companies), governments and NGO’s (Aid agencies and NGOs dealing with poverty alleviation, water, energy, and biodiversity) committed to global food security.

The SUPA unit (depending on geographical and local market conditions) is capable of, reliably and predictably, producing enough fish and vegetable for the farmers family and sufficient income from the additional production output to pay back the micro-loan of the capital investment and maintenance costs within a three year period.

 

The positive economic and social aspects of this production unit will expand the capability for

sustainable food security in the countries with the highest malnutrition status, while providing local employment with minimum environmental impact.