Cost of Production Estimate for a Decoupled Aquaponic System in Hawaii.

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2024: $23,814.00
Projected End Date: 03/30/2026
Grant Recipient: Honest Greens
Region: Western
State: Hawaii
Principal Investigator:
Elko Evans
Honest Greens
Description:
This cost-of-production analysis compares a one-acre decoupled “fish-to-field” aquaponic system with a conventional recirculating aquaponic system under Hawaiʻi conditions, highlighting the impacts of energy use, infrastructure requirements, labor, and crop yields on overall production costs and economic feasibility.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
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Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.