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<p>This study employs a case study of micro- and small-scale producers in Oaxaca, Mexico, to illustrate the importance of understanding local characteristics for the successful research, design, and implementation of aquaponics systems, promoting sustainable rural development through farm diversification. A structured questionnaire was applied to the owners or managers of 41 micro- and small-scale rural tilapia farms registered with the Oaxacan Committee of Aquaculture Health and Safety, to understand the characteristics of the producers and their family environment, their market and vegetable consumption habits, and their tilapia production system, all of which could influence the implementation of aquaponic systems. Producers had varying degrees of education, with all having attained at least a basic education. All of them reported having access to the internet and social media. The majority could invest up to 272.92 USD to implement a system and expressed a desire for government support and technical assistance. Farm managers reported low weekly consumption of fresh vegetables, both for themselves and their families, attributing this to limited local availability. They reported that on-site production would lead to increased intake. Furthermore, they confirmed that suitable land is available for implementing an aquaponic system. Likewise, the presence of markets offering premium prices for products considered sustainable was rarely reported. In general, they performed partial water changes and reused the water for irrigation. Disease prevalence was low and more than half of the units had an electricity supply, but few had access to preferential tariffs. In the context examined, aquaponic systems that prioritize vegetable supply without compromising current water use could be more suitable than commercial systems. To facilitate their adoption, it is recommended that systems be designed for energy efficiency and that implementation be driven by government support initiatives and participatory methods tailored to the specific needs of the producers. Further research is required to evaluate the feasibility of implementing aquaponics in similar contexts and to verify its long-term viability and impact.</p>

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For whom and how? Analysis for the implementation of aquaponics systems in micro- and small rural aquaculture units—case study: Oaxaca, Mexico

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    2026年5月27日

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  • Laura Silva,
  • Miguel A. Olvera-Novoa,
  • Francisco J. Martínez-Cordero

摘要

This study employs a case study of micro- and small-scale producers in Oaxaca, Mexico, to illustrate the importance of understanding local characteristics for the successful research, design, and implementation of aquaponics systems, promoting sustainable rural development through farm diversification. A structured questionnaire was applied to the owners or managers of 41 micro- and small-scale rural tilapia farms registered with the Oaxacan Committee of Aquaculture Health and Safety, to understand the characteristics of the producers and their family environment, their market and vegetable consumption habits, and their tilapia production system, all of which could influence the implementation of aquaponic systems. Producers had varying degrees of education, with all having attained at least a basic education. All of them reported having access to the internet and social media. The majority could invest up to 272.92 USD to implement a system and expressed a desire for government support and technical assistance. Farm managers reported low weekly consumption of fresh vegetables, both for themselves and their families, attributing this to limited local availability. They reported that on-site production would lead to increased intake. Furthermore, they confirmed that suitable land is available for implementing an aquaponic system. Likewise, the presence of markets offering premium prices for products considered sustainable was rarely reported. In general, they performed partial water changes and reused the water for irrigation. Disease prevalence was low and more than half of the units had an electricity supply, but few had access to preferential tariffs. In the context examined, aquaponic systems that prioritize vegetable supply without compromising current water use could be more suitable than commercial systems. To facilitate their adoption, it is recommended that systems be designed for energy efficiency and that implementation be driven by government support initiatives and participatory methods tailored to the specific needs of the producers. Further research is required to evaluate the feasibility of implementing aquaponics in similar contexts and to verify its long-term viability and impact.