The Future of Aquaponics is Digital
Aquaponics is a game-changing method for sustainable food production, combining fish farming and hydroponic plant cultivation in a circular ecosystem. But even the best systems require precise monitoring and intelligent automation to optimize performance.
Our monitoring system integrates IoT-based monitoring, automated alerts, and intelligent decision-making to make aquaponics more efficient, scalable, and accessible. Whether you are a seasoned farmer or just starting, this system ensures maximum yield with minimal resource waste.
What Can the Monitoring System Do?
The Monitoring System acts as the brain of an aquaponics farm. It continuously tracks key environmental and system parameters, including:
- Water quality: pH levels, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and more.
- Plant growth: Nutrient levels, humidity, and light exposure.
- Energy consumption: Monitors power usage, optimizing renewable energy sources.
With IoT sensors, this data is collected and processed through a cloud-based platform, offering farmers real-time insights and control over their operations.
How Do the Alerts Work?
The system features a smart alert mechanism that detects anomalies and sends instant notifications to farmers via a mobile app or email.
🚨 Example Scenarios:
- Sudden drop in oxygen levels? The system triggers an alarm and suggests corrective actions.
- Water temperature rising too high? The system recommends cooling measures or automated responses.
- Nutrient imbalance detected? Farmers receive precise recommendations to adjust feeding or filtration.
These alerts not only prevent losses but also help automate decision-making, reducing the need for constant manual supervision.
The Architecture Behind EDEN’s Smart Farming Solution
EDEN is built on a modular and scalable software architecture designed to work with multiple aquaponic setups, from small-scale urban farms to large commercial operations. The core components include:
- IoT Sensors & Edge Devices – Collect real-time data from the farm environment.
- Cloud-Based Data Processing – Aggregates and analyzes sensor readings using AI.
- User Dashboard & Mobile App – Farmers can monitor, control, and receive alerts remotely.
This system operates with a high degree of automation, allowing both experienced and new farmers to optimize their farming with ease.
How Does it Help Aquaponics Farmers?
The biggest challenge for aquaponics farmers is maintaining the delicate balance between fish, plants, and water chemistry. The monitoring system simplifies this with:
✔ Real-time monitoring: Reducing manual labor and operational guesswork.
✔ Automated control & alerts: Helping prevent costly system failures.
✔ Resource efficiency: Using IoT to reduce water, energy, and feed waste.
✔ Higher yields & profitability: Maximizing production with intelligent optimization.
This system empowers small farmers to compete with industrial-scale agribusinesses, making aquaponics more profitable and accessible.
Can You Install It Yourself?
One of EDEN’s goals is to make IoT-enabled aquaponics available for self-installation. The system comes with:
✅ A step-by-step installation guide for setting up sensors and connectivity.
✅ Pre-configured software that automatically syncs with the farm.
✅ Scalability options, so you can start small and expand later.
BEIA and the EDEN consortium are working on affordable, plug-and-play solutions, so any farmer—whether hobbyist or professional—can set up and run a smart aquaponic farm.
💡 Want to learn more? Stay connected with us as we develop and roll out this groundbreaking technology!