Commercial breakthrough
American collaboration looks forward to
Pentair announced last month that it was collaborating with Urban Organics, which has a large-scale indoor aquaponics farm in St Paul, Minnesota, to accelerate the development of commercial scale modern aquaponics. Fish Farmer asked Pentair vice-president Bob Miller about the plans.
Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems has more than three decades of experience providing aquaculture solutions – ranging from commercial aquaculture to hobbyists.We are excited about the potential for RAS technology to address the growing demand for sustainable new sources for nutritious food, and have been working to innovate the technologies to allow for the commercialisation of aquaculture and aquaponics farms that utilise RAS solutions.
The discharged solid and liquid can be captured and used for plant production, further reducing environmental impact Designed for minimal inputs Can be run organically (as Urban Organics) Local food source, eliminates food miles Brings economic development and food production to the community
Yes. Urban Organics has been selling both produce and tilapia out of business in April 2014. Customers include local grocers and restaurants in Minneapolis and St Paul, Minnesota.
Yes.The new Urban Organics facility in the former Schmidt brewery the existing Urban Organics site as well as other commercial customers.
The market is local by design. One of the it to be located where it is needed – whether it be developing countries, arid climates or space challenged urban centres. By doing so, we are able to provide locally grown produce and protein, reducing the energy required to transport the food from production to the customer.
Yes – construction plans are underway, and 2016.
The universal response to the facility has been very positive. Customers appreciate the opportunity to see our equipment in opera-