From empty barns

a solid foundation

Controlled fish production with predictable yields in a recirculating aquaculture system, independent of season and weather, in your unused buildings.

What burdens traditional farm operations today

Cattle fattening, arable farming, viticulture and suckler cow husbandry are increasingly giving up, for understandable economic reasons.

  • Declining profitability

    Rising costs combined with low income put a strain on traditional farm operations.

  • Increasing regulations

    Regulatory burden keeps increasing, without a corresponding improvement in returns.

  • Vacant buildings

    Unused barns and land create costs without generating any return.

  • Lack of time management

    Farmers want less effort and more predictable free time.

The solution: controlled fish production

The demand for fish in Austria is currently met 92% from abroad. High demand meets low regional supply.

  • 8,7 kg

    Per-capita fish consumption in Austria, trending upward*

  • 8 %

    92% imports

    Austria's self-sufficiency rate for fish*

  • 1 : 1

    Feed conversion ratio (FCR) for catfish in the recirculating system

  • 6 Monate

    Production time until the first harvest

*Source: BMLUK, "Self-sufficiency rate for food" (supply balance of animal products, Statistik Austria 2024): fish self-sufficiency rate 8%, food consumption 8 kg/capita. Additionally: Land schafft Leben, press release of 10.9. (13 kg catch weight or 7-8 kg fillet weight/capita).

Catfish under the microscope: The standard 14-ton system

Controlled fish production in a weather- and season-independent recirculating system. The specific plant technology ensures an optimal and effective production process. Individually adaptable to your site conditions.

Fish species suitable for recirculating systems

  • Catfish
  • Char
  • Pikeperch
  • Tilapia
  • Trout
  • Sturgeon
Catfish sample image

Key facts about the system

  • Annual production 14 tons of fish / year
  • Fillet yield 7 tons of fillet / year
  • Harvest cycle every 2 weeks
  • Tanks 11 tanks, dia. 1.60 m
  • Productive volume 17.7 m³ total
  • Feed conversion ratio (FCR) 1 : 1
  • Production time 6 months

Sample hydroponics system

Hydroponics
Using the purified water from fish farming

We run the fish and plant cycles as a partially coupled, separated system. This allows water quality, temperature and nutrient supply to be optimally set on each side. This increases controllability and production reliability compared to fully coupled systems.

  • Leafy greens
  • Herbs
  • Baby Leaf
  • Fruiting vegetables

Explore the potential for your business

Initial consultation: Together, we review your vacant buildings and site conditions and discuss possible approaches.

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