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University of Johannesburg pioneering innovative use of iAVs/sandponics to enable Food Justice for all

Can a balanced, nutritious diet of fresh organic produce rich in essential vitamins and minerals combat food insecurity? Professor Michael Rudolph believes so, backed by extensive research. In 2005, Professor Rudolph and partners established Siyakhana on a one-hectare plot in…

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Finally

The iAVs paper published by The Journal of the World Aquaculture Society (JWAS) in December 1997 is finally available. The claimed article that has been ‘available’ on ResearchGate has the correct title, but the wrong date of publication, the wrong…

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Honoring and remembering the distinguished life, career and contributions of Horticultural Science Professor, Dr. Douglas C. (Doug) Sanders

Dr. Doug Sanders played a significant role in the research team for Integrated AquaVegeculture Systems (iAVs). He was a part of the investigative team and advisory body that conducted scientific investigations on iAVs. His expertise in vegetable production systems and…

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2024 Update

Greetings iAVs members! We are excited to provide an update on the ongoing development of our educational resources.  Our goal has always been to consolidate and share information on iAVs in the most accessible way possible. We’re also aware that…

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Website Upgrade

Dear Valued Members and Students, We are writing to inform you about some significant updates and improvements that are currently underway on our website. These changes are designed to enhance your user experience and make our learning materials more accessible…

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