VIABILIDADE ECONÔMICA DA AQUAPONIA DE JUVENIS DE TILÁPIA E RÚCULA EM SISTEMA NFT

Abstract

In this literature review, the objective is to present the aquaponics system in Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) and the economic aspects to be considered for its implementation. With the aim of disseminating knowledge about aquaponics production that involves the system history, the understanding of how integration between cultures works, the composition of the NFT production technique, the function and importance of nitrifying bacteria, the criteria necessary for choosing animal and plant species that will be introduced into the system. The economic viability that aquaponics can present, the indicators used to analyze viability, showing the results found from studies focused on some areas of aquaponics. From the information presented, it was possible to conclude that integrated production in aquaponics is capable of guaranteeing benefits for all crops included in the system, enabling an appropriate cultivation environment for the productive development of both. In all systems, NFT will also require high investments in implementation, but implemented correctly, it provides reduced maintenance and replacement costs.