Akvaponics in a digital world
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| Coordinator | Johannas Stadsodlingar AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 995 000 |
| Project duration | November 2018 - February 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
Project purpose: Increased sustainability and resilience of locally produced food, the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions through shorter logistics chains, better transparency and traceability in food chain logistics, and improved competitiveness of the Swedish food industry and tech companies supporting it.
Expected long term effects
The project has shown how locally based, circular food production can result in better resilience and food security through decreased food imports. The project has also shown that food production with low levels of nutrients works well. A prototype system for tracing and transparency in the whole food chain has been integrated with the prototype farm’s production management system. The project has progressed from a prototype and tech demonstrator to commercial level, which represents an ecologically and socially competitive sustainable alternative.
Approach and implementation
The creation of a prototype site for aquaponics with advanced digital integrations has given us the knowledge and experience to pursue larger, commercially viable projects. Work on a common platform for cooperation around circular food production and its digitization for the purposes of transparency and traceability has led to opportunities for cooperation that did not exist before. Analysis of interviews and meetings has identified needs, obstacles and business opportunities that can be pursued by the project’s participants to further develop sustainable business models.