Comprehensive literature review: Conducting a literature review of relevant studies, publications, and reports on aquaponics systems and sustainable agriculture to identify knowledge gaps and research questions.
Site selection and data collection: Selecting sites for aquaponics systems across different geographies and operational scales, setting up the systems, and collecting data on their strengths, weaknesses, and performance.
Comparative analysis: Conducting a comparative analysis of different aquaponics systems, traditional farming methods, and other sustainable practices based on data collected from the sites.
Stakeholder engagement: Engaging policymakers, farmers, and researchers to share insights, gather feedback, and validate findings from the project.
Data analysis and interpretation: Analyzing data collected from sites and synthesizing results to draw conclusions and make recommendations for future research and policy decisions.
Knowledge dissemination: Disseminating findings from the project through publications, presentations, and outreach activities to diverse audiences, including policymakers, farmers, researchers, and the general public.