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Aquaponics: A Sustainable Approach to Integrated Fish and Plant Farming

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In the pursuit of achieving food and nutrition security in East Africa (EA), numerous strategies have been implemented at both household and national levels. Despite these efforts, persistent challenges threaten the well-being of communities in EA. The food security concept, as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, underscores the fundamental importance of ensuring access to nutritious food for all individuals. On the other hand, the Committee on World Food Security expands this definition to encompass not only food access but also the broader socio-economic conditions necessary for healthy living. Despite global commitments, under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is stated that food insecurity remains a visible dimension of poverty in Africa. The region is home to nearly one billion food and nutrient-insecure people, about 78 percent of Africa’s population. This highlights the urgent need for action and policy solutions.

Source: Discoveries in Agriculture and Food Sciences

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17794462

Authors: Kiggundu, Nicholas, Beliga Ssemuyaba, Henry, Nakavuma, Jesca, Kayendeke, Ellen Jessica, Florence, Kyazze

Institution: Makerere University

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Aquaponics and Hydroponics Systems

Subfield: Aquatic Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: European Commission