Rita T. Pryce

Professor H. Douglas Gross (1924-2022), was a distinguished figure whose expertise and vision significantly shaped the early understanding and promotion of Integrated Aqua-Vegeculture Systems. His… Read More »In Memory of Professor Douglass Gross

To: Drs. Hani Sewilam, Fahad Kimera, Peter Nasr, & Mahmoud Dawood, authors of “A sandponics comparative study investigating different sand media based integrated aqua vegeculture… Read More »An Open Letter to Hani Sewilam, Fahad Kimera, Peter Nasr, & Mahmoud Dawood, and for the Broader Research Community

Note: This is a reprint of an article originally published in 1990. (1990, March/April). ALTERNATIVE GREENHOUSES: New Ideas for Design and Operation. Missouri Farm Magazine,… Read More »ALTERNATIVE GREENHOUSES: New Ideas for Design and Operation (1990)

In iAVs, 50% of the growing area needs to be used for growing fruiting plants, such as tomatoes. Why Fruiting Plants are Recommended: Inspired by… Read More »Professional Tomato Production at Home: The Single Stem & String Trellising Method

May 3rd 2025 To: Dr. Abdul Jaleel (1.2), Radhakrishnan Subramanian (2), Chythra Somanathan Nair, Ramya Manoharan (2), Drishya Nishanth (1.2) (Authors of Animals 2025, 15, 1246)Cc: The… Read More »An Open Letter Regarding the Representation of iAVs in Recent Saltwater Integrated Fish and Plant Culture Research

Expanding Your Expertise: Recommended Resources We’re here to teach you the specifics of building and running a successful iAVs. However, like any rewarding project, it… Read More »External Resources

The “KISS” principle-an acronym for “Keep It Simple, Stupid”-is a foundational design and operational ethos within the Integrated Aqua-Vegeculture System (iAVs). In the context of… Read More »The “KISS” Principle in iAVs

Building a successful Integrated Aqua-Vegeculture System (iAVs) starts with selecting the right materials, and the sand you choose for your biofilter is absolutely critical. As… Read More »The Simple Vinegar Test: Ensuring Your Sand is Right for iAVs

Imagine a Ghana where every community thrives with fresh, healthy food, grown sustainably, right in their own backyard. Sounds like a dream? It doesn’t have… Read More »Growing Hope in Ghana: How a Simple System Can Revolutionize Our Food Future – And How You Can Help

We are thrilled to announce that Rita Pryce has joined the iAVs team! Rita will be taking on the task of community engagement and support,… Read More »Welcome Rita Pryce to the iAVs Team!

In traditional aquaponic systems, maintaining the correct pH balance is a constant struggle. Nitrification and other biological processes cause pH to decline, requiring frequent testing… Read More »The Future Here: Self-Regulating pH

iAVs research focused on developing a simple, adaptable food production system for diverse environments, especially arid and desertifying regions. Guided by the KISS principle (Keep… Read More »iAVs Research: Overview

Let’s Settle This Once and For All: Murray Hallam’s Claims About iAVs tl;dr; Murray Hallam is accused of lying about why his iAVs system failed,… Read More »Debunking Murray Hallam: Science vs. Misinformation

A large commercial farm in Jordan Valley started in 2020 , using iAVs, with a total number of 43 green houses and a land of… Read More »Commercial iAVs in Jordan

tl;dr; iAVs is a sustainable food production system that combines fish farming and plant cultivation using sand as a biofilter and growing medium. It’s open-source,… Read More »Grow Organic Food Sustainably with iAVs: A Smarter Alternative to Aquaponics

tl;dr; iAVs (Integrated AquaVegeculture System) is NOT “Sandponics.” iAVs is open-source, uses fish waste, and employs sand as a biofilter. “Sandponics” is a trademarked, hydroponic… Read More »Sandponics is NOT iAVs

tl;dr; Murray Hallam is experimenting with iAVs (sand-based aquaponics) based on Dr. McMurtry’s research. After 22 months, he’s seeing fantastic results with minimal maintenance, stable… Read More »Murray Hallam talks about iAVs

Housed in a 6m x 12m greenhouse, the system has room for future expansion and optimization. This setup consists of three separate systems, each utilizing… Read More »iAVs: Members System Review in Victoria, Australia

tl;dr; Algae are essential in iAVs for natural nutrient stabilization, water filtration, pathogen control, and enhanced nutrient availability, eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers and… Read More »The Benefits of Algae in Integrated AquaVegeculture Systems (iAVs)