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Dos-Santos, M.J.P.L. (2025). Aquaponics as a Potential Sustainable Agri-tech System in Portugal: Stakeholder  Attitudes, Perceptions and Perspectives . Entrepreneurship for Sustainability Conference (ESI), .

M. J. Santos,  "Aquaponics as a Potential Sustainable Agri-tech System in Portugal: Stakeholder  Attitudes, Perceptions and Perspectives ", in Entrepreneurship for Sustainability Conf. (ESI), , Doha, 2025

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TY  - GEN
TI  - Aquaponics as a Potential Sustainable Agri-tech System in Portugal: Stakeholder  Attitudes, Perceptions and Perspectives 
T2  - Entrepreneurship for Sustainability Conference (ESI), 
AU  - Dos-Santos, M.J.P.L.
PY  - 2025
CY  - Doha
UR  - https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/conference/esi2025/Pages/default.aspx
AB  - Aquaponics is an Agri-tech frontier in agri-food production systems that synergizes 
aquaculture and hydroponics in a recirculating, closed system with a low environmental 
impact. This paper aims to analyze the potential development of commercial aquaponics 
in Portugal, contributing to sustainable agri-business and food security in the country. 
The information and data were collected through structured interviews with stakeholders 
to understand the potential and perspectives of the sector, as well as the regulatory 
constraints and strategic enablers. The methodology includes univariate methods, a 
restricted scoping literature review, and mainly qualitative analysis based on interviews 
with eleven Portuguese stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, academics, policymakers, 
and practitioners. Based on the information and data, content analysis, key attitudes, 
perceptions and limitations were identified. The findings reveal a strong perception of 
administrative and institutional inefficiencies of aquaponics in Portugal, low consumer 
awareness, and legal inconsistencies and restrictions. Despite these barriers, aquaponics 
is viewed as a promising and innovative technology with the potential to reduce carbon 
footprints and agricultural inputs, promote local food systems and short food supply 
chains, and foster circular economies. The conclusions of this paper highlight the 
importance of investing in aquaponics and developing research and development schemes 
to advance the Agri-Teck aquaponics sector, as well as regulatory and institutional 
reform, certification schemes for aquaponics production, and public engagement to 
facilitate the scale-up of aquaponics in Portugal.
ER  -