Aquaponics in Austria: the context of urban agriculture Vienna

Aquaponics is a wonderful cultivation technique that is not only remarkable for its complexity; it also impresses through its resource-efficient approach and its potential to be integrated into the urban landscape in an attractive way. Furthermore, this technology can serve as a key enabler when it comes to bringing food production back into the city and taking the relationship between farmers and consumers to a new level. It can also pave the way for bringing other innovative food production methods closer to where consumers live. As with all new technologies, there are obstacles to overcome here too. This can only be achieved through close collaboration within the community. Aquaponics brings together a wide variety of experts, each with their own distinct perspectives. These must be channelled towards a single goal: to provide the city with healthy, sustainable and locally produced food. But where did it all begin, and how does this technology actually work? This book answers these questions and much more besides.