On 14-15 October 2024, together with Anna Berti Suman (head of research LabGov ETS) and Marijana Krstić (head of business and startup relations LabGov ETS), we attended the inauguration of the first aquaponics farm in Europe, thanks to AWARE-EU (Aquaponics from WAstewater REclamation), Horizon Europe research and innovation project.
This pilot facility, located in Castellana Grotte (BA), uses treated wastewater for aquaponic cultivation of fish and vegetables, representing a true innovation on a European scale, with significant impact and prestige.
Thanks to this technology, we can reduce dependence on natural water resources, repurpose peri-urban areas, and recover valuable nutrients from the wastewater treatment process.
An innovative project, proposed by INNOVA – Technology Transfer and Valorisation (project coordinator), which involves international partners, including us at LabGov ETS, marking an important shift for the future of agriculture and aquaculture in Europe.
