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Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), containerized and vertical farming
Context – Offshore fish farming (open net) is in the process of being banned in Canada while the food costs have undergone high levels of inflation.
- Example organizations: https://seaforest.ca/ or https://www.cheslatta.com/
Problem Statement – Climate change is already beginning to impact production and the need for climate resilient, on-site food production is increasingly relevant. The Canadian growing season is relatively short and as such the need for non-seasonal, year-round food production solutions is steadily growing. Remote First Nation/indigenous and other communities are often challenged with poor agricultural land, very high seasonal food costs and limited availability.
Technical Parameters/Response Criteria – Environmentally and seasonally independent food production.
Indicative solutions of Interest:
- Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
- Containerized/vertical farming for onshore fish farming.
- Circular solutions and mineral filtration.
The Opportunity – Solutions are applicable in both urban and rural environments. Over 600 First Nation/Indigenous communities in Canada, many of which are in need to innovative local, reliable and year-round food production solutions. Additionally, food price inflation is focusing many conventional farmers to look at adding in RAS/Containerized farming solutions into their
production mix.