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Aquaponic Systems: A Promising Solution for the Sustainable Food Production

Gökhan TunçelliDevrim MemişNuray Erkan

Aquaponic systems are an innovative production model that combines aquaculture with hydroponic (soilless) farming systems, providing economic, ecological, and social benefits. This system enables the production of fish and plants within the same cycle, recycling organic waste. Aquaponic systems are crucial for food security and sustainability, reducing environmental impacts while increasing efficiency and optimising waste management. They are particularly ideal for regions facing water scarcity and soil infertility. The efficient operation of this system requires continuous monitoring of water quality, pH balance, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, and bacterial activity. Aquaponic systems also offer high efficiency in energy and water usage and contribute to sustainable development goals. With significant potential in food security and safe food production, aquaponic systems minimise the use of chemicals and enhance agricultural productivity due to their closed-loop nature. These system models, which provide local and fresh food production, especially in urbanised areas, reduce the carbon footprint and offer promising prospects for sustainable food production in the future.


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Akuaponi̇k Si̇stemler: Sürdürülebi̇li̇r Gıda Üreti̇mi̇ İçi̇n Umut Veren Bi̇r Çözüm

Gökhan TunçelliDevrim MemişNuray Erkan

Akuaponik sistemler, akuakültür ile topraksız tarım (hidroponik) sistemlerinin birleşmesiyle oluşturulan ekonomik, ekolojik ve sosyal faydalar sağlayan yenilikçi bir üretim modelidir. Bu sistem, balık ve bitki üretimini aynı döngü içinde gerçekleştirerek organik atıkların geri dönüştürülmesini sağlar. Gıda güvenliği ve sürdürülebilirlik açısından önemli olan akuaponik sistemler, çevresel etkileri azaltırken, verimliliği artırır ve atıkların yönetimini optimize eder. Özellikle su kıtlığı ve toprak verimsizliği sorunları yaşayan bölgeler için ideal bir çözüm oluşturur. Bu sistemin verimli çalışması, su kalitesinin sürekli izlenmesi, pH dengesi, su sıcaklığı, çözünmüş oksijen ve bakteriyel aktivitenin kontrol edilmesiyle mümkündür. Akuaponik sistemler, ayrıca enerji ve su kullanımında yüksek verimlilik sağlar ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerine katkıda bulunur. Gıda güvencesi ve güvenli gıda üretiminde büyük bir potansiyele sahip olan akuaponik sistemler, kapalı devre özellikleri sayesinde kimyasalların kullanımını minimuma indirir ve tarımsal verimliliği artırır. Özellikle kentleşmenin arttığı bölgelerde, yerel ve taze gıda üretimini sağlayan bu sistem, karbon ayak izini azaltarak sürdürülebilir gıda üretiminde gelecek için umut vaad eder.



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