Grow Organic Food Sustainably with iAVs: A Smarter Alternative to Aquaponics
What if you could grow fresh, organic fish, fruits, vegetables (even root crops), and herbs in your backyard using less water, fewer resources, and no…
New Mini E-Book Release! 🐟📘 Fish Anatomy & Welfare
We’re excited to share the release of our mini e-book on Fish Anatomy and Welfare! This resource is designed to provide valuable insights into fish health…
Knott’s Handbook for Vegetable Growers
One of the key advantages of iAVs is that it is 90% horticulture, meaning that the majority of its operation revolves around well-established horticultural practices. Since…
Sandponics is NOT iAVs
iAVS (the Integrated AquaVegeculture system) is a distinctive system that utilizes sand as a biofilter and growing medium for plants, effectively incorporating fish waste solids.…
Murray Hallam talks about iAVs
Murray: Hi. Murray Hallam here. I’m going to share with you the work of a researcher from many decades ago. Now, it’s doing aquaponics…
iAVs: Members System Review in Victoria, Australia
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…
Food Value, Water Use Efficiency, and Economic Productivity of an Integrated Aquaculture-Olericulture System as Influenced by Tank to Biofilter Ratio
M.R. McMurtry¹, D.C. Sanders², B.C. Haning³, and P.C. St. Amand⁴¹Department of Horticultural Science, UNC Sea Grant Program and Department of Plant Pathology, North Carolina State…
The Benefits of Algae in Integrated AquaVegeculture Systems (iAVs)
The algae component of this system is essential for stabilizing nutrient concentrations and enhancing overall system efficiency. Algae, naturally growing on the surface of the…
5000sq/meter iAVS
Welcome to our 2020 proof-of-concept demonstration! This innovative setup has yielded over 25 tons of fish and 67 varieties of fruits and vegetables. Constructed from…
iAVs in 30 Steps
Introduction This guide covers the basics of iAVs without going into the complexities of construction or the finer points of plant and fish care. Keep…
Good Growth
In iAVs, plants thrive due to the unique design and methodology of iAVs, which provide optimal conditions for plant growth. Here are some compelling images…
IAVS RESEARCH GROUP, NCSU
INVESTIGATORS AND CONSULTANTS (1984-1994) Principal Investigator Mark R. McMurtry, Ph.D. – Horticultural Science, Integrated Bio-production Systems, Environmental Design, International Development (1984) Co-Investigators Edward A. Estes,…
Help Dr. Mark McMurtry, the Visionary Behind iAVs, Rebuild His Home
We are reaching out to you today with a charitable appeal in support of Dr. Mark McMurtry, the brilliant mind behind the Integrated AquaVegeculture System…
IPM: Preventing and Managing Pests and Diseases
Growing in a region where pests and diseases are endemic can be challenging. However, a tightly sealed controlled environment with strict sanitation protocols can help…
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…
Paul V. Nelson, Ph.D., FASHS: iAVs Co-Investigator
One of the key members of the iAVs Research Group is Dr. Paul V. Nelson, a highly regarded expert in both Botanical Mineral Nutrition and…
Celebrating Merle Jensen: A Pioneer in Sand Culture
Dr. Merle Jensen, Professor Emeritus Plant Sciences, background includes intensive agriculture/food support systems for developing agricultural communities and aerospace application. He has also served as…
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…
Horrible News
Mark here. Just learned that Gary has ‘passed on’ on Saturday July 1 following a heart attack a couple weeks back. His surviving spouse reports…
Foreword
Foreword In 2023, the global food situation presents a stark dichotomy. On one hand, millions of individuals are grappling with starvation, some to the point…