Ideal for:
On its own as a commercial venture, or as part of a larger commercial project.
Jobs: 16 people
Production:
| Total in system | Harvest per month | Harvest per year | |
| Nile Tilapia | 98 000 fish | 4 000 kg | 48 000 kg |
| Gravel Barrels (Tomato as sample) | 4 160 barrels | 16 640 kg | 199 680 kg |
| Deep Water Culture (Lettuce as sample) | 50 400 holes | 50 400 plants | 604 800 plants |
Quick facts:
| Size: | 66 m X 78 m |
| Total water in system: | 1 280 000 litres |
| Daily water use: | 5 000 litres |
| Fish feed: | 2 444 kg/month |
| Power use: | 40 kW (with geothermal heating and cooling) |
Capital cost: (VAT excl)
| Complete system: | R8 m (No optionals) |
| With greenhouse: | R9,5 m (Excluding Hatchery) |
| Cost to run: | R3,5 m/ year |
| Potential income: | R8 m /year |
*Prices subject to change
Included:
· Fish section with filtering, mineralisation, and nitrification system
· Gravel Barrels section for fruiting crops, such as tomato, pepper, cucumber, and brinjal
· Deep Water Culture section for leafy vegetables, such as lettuce, spinach, kale, and herbs
· Water and geothermal pumps, air pumps, pipes and fittings
Optional:
· Wicking beds for root crops, e.g. carrot, onion, potato
· Tunnel/net house with net/plastic covering
· Starter pack with seed, grow medium, seedling trays, IPM package, nutrients, fish, fish feed.
· Training and support package
Excluded:
· Gravel for Gravel Barrels
· Paving or bricks for pathways and cement slab under dam
· Terrain preparation
· Transport of system, travel and accommodation costs for construction team
· Labour on site to assist with construction