Special requirements of aquaponics in Finland
Soppela, Olli (2016)
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605168008
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201605168008
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This thesis brings together observations about special features that should be taken into consideration when designing the technical aspects of aquaponics practices and production units in Finland. Market demands, water purification and facility temperature control methods; sources of healthy feed and the needs for artificial lighting vary significantly around the globe. The unique combination of climate conditions, legislation and zoological conditions should be taken into consideration when approaching the implementation of aquaponics production facilities.
This study is conducted by comparing the special features in the Recirculating Aquaculture Systems and Greenhouse production systems in Finland. The aim of this study is to compile relevant research results that can further assist in identifying, how aquaponics can be made to be a profitable business in Finland.
The analysis of material supports the conclusion that aquaponics production in Finland may be a sustainable and profitable food production method. Important design factors are the response to market demands, efficiently utilized sources of energy, unobstructed workflow and automation within the production facilities.
Finland has clean air, water and soil and its climate makes it have a low level of fish and plant diseases and parasites. These benefits could be advantageous in the multi-trophic aquaponics production along with other greenhouse and aquaculture production methods.
This study is conducted by comparing the special features in the Recirculating Aquaculture Systems and Greenhouse production systems in Finland. The aim of this study is to compile relevant research results that can further assist in identifying, how aquaponics can be made to be a profitable business in Finland.
The analysis of material supports the conclusion that aquaponics production in Finland may be a sustainable and profitable food production method. Important design factors are the response to market demands, efficiently utilized sources of energy, unobstructed workflow and automation within the production facilities.
Finland has clean air, water and soil and its climate makes it have a low level of fish and plant diseases and parasites. These benefits could be advantageous in the multi-trophic aquaponics production along with other greenhouse and aquaculture production methods.