Scaling the ECU smart aquaponics model: a comprehensive research framework for commercial and social impact in water-scarce regions, a case study
Egypt’s agricultural sector confronts compounding pressures from water scarcity, soil salinisation, and rapid urbanisation. Decoupled recirculating aquaponic systems (DRAPS) represent a promising response, integrating independent fish and plant production loops with IoT-enabled monitoring to achieve substantial reducti...