AquaNam is a project ideated by Impact Tank that intends to create a horizontally and vertically integrated aquaponics ecosystem that results in skills development, employment and food security within Namibia's smaller towns.

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Aquaponics is a food production system that couples aquaculture with hydroponics where the nutrient rich aquaculture water is fed to hydroponically grown plants. Both the fish and resultant vegetables can be consumed.

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Our vision is threefold:

• Build a commercially viable network of aquaponics farms owned and operatated by SMEs, producing well-priced green vegetables for local consumption;

• Increase the awareness, acceptance and technical skills related to aquaponics and entrepreneurship;

• Demonstrate Aquaponics as a
  viable farming solution within Namibian cities, encouraging replication, leading to wider impact such as import substitution.