Study on control actions in a recirculating aquaponics system

摘要

Aquaponics, as a vertical farming technique, has undergone various developments to make it an efficient replacement for conventional farming methods. Hydroponics, a soil-less farming method has been combined with Aquaculture (fish-farming) to obtain a system with its own ecological balance. The disadvantages of these systems are overcome by the symbiotic relationship between them. As a result, Aquaponics has a better production and growth rate than other farming methods and economically this method is a viable solution. Green revolution led to various chemical fertilizers and pesticides being used to produce more crops. However, this affected the health of the public in the long run and agriculture once again became stagnant. With a growth in general awareness, people began turning back to Organic farming methods. Various individuals adopted methods like terrace farming, bonsai farming, and hybrid plants in an effort towards healthier farming. However, these methods could only be applied on a small scale and could never meet the demands. The various parameters that are to be considered during the design and implementation of an Aquaponics system have been discussed in this paper.