The Vermi-Aquaponics System
Details of the organization
Name *
Shift Organic Technologies
Country *
Zimbabwe
Website (URL)
https://www.facebook.com/shiftorganictechnologies/
Type *
Others
Information about the project
Project title *
The Vermi-Aquaponics System
Title acronym
The V.A System
Description *
The V.A system (Vermi-Aquaponics) is a Smart Integrated Organic Agriculture system which integrates Aquaponics, Vermiculture, Small livestock and Information Communication Technology(ICT) in a controlled looping environment. ICT is used to remotely monitor, control and manage various variable parameters which include temperature, PH, feeding rates, moisture, flow rates, water level, leaks, plant and animal health, oxygen, grow lights, humidity detect and repel rodents. The information is sent in real time over the internet to any social media platform, emails, text messages or a customized app the user can also sent commands i.e. feed fish, start/stop water pumps, air pump, heaters.
Project website
https://www.facebook.com/shiftorganictechnologies/
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Zimbabwe
Status *
Ongoing
from 12/01/2015
to
31/12/2035
Partners
Potraz Ministry of Information Communication Postal and Courier Services Harare Institute of Technology Battle of the Chefs Harare
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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E-agriculture
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
Goal 15: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
Project type *
Project
