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Abstract
Objective: To analyze the potential of rustic aquaponics for food production and evaluate a rustic system of small-scale for fish and vegetable production.Design/methodology/approach: A bibliographic review was made on the potential of aquaponics for small-scale food production in family units in rural areas and a rustic system for the production of fish and leafy vegetables was designed and evaluated.Results: Rustic aquaponics was found to have great potential to supply nutritious food to family units in rural areas, provided they are properly trained. The rustic food production system was more efficient for fish production, although leafy vegetables were also produced to a lesser extent, mainly due to water quality limitations.Limitations of the study/implications: Rustic aquaponics can work better when you have a better quality water supply and more nutrients for the plant.Findings/conclusions: It is concluded that training is essential to ensure the proper implementation of rustic aquaponic systems for food production in family units that inhabit the rural communities, and that water quality and nutrient availability for vegetable production represent crucial requirements in this type of production systems.