What type of agriculture combines plant cultivation and fish farming in an integrated system?

Aquaponics

Aquaponics is an innovative food production system that combines hydroponics (soil-less plant culture) and aquaculture (fish farming). In this system, waste produced by fish serves as nutrients for the plants, while the plants purify the water, which is then reused for the fish. This creates a closed and efficient ecological cycle, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and optimizing water use. Aquaponics illustrates how sustainability principles can be applied to produce food in a more ecological and economical way.