Rethinking agriculture – sustainable, regenerative, circular

SOLOS is committed to the urgent task of actively shaping the necessary systemic transformation in agriculture. In light of global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity (soil and water), and biodiversity loss, one thing is clear: continuing as before is no option!

In circular aquaponic systems that use water, energy, and nutrients intelligently and efficiently, we clearly see a key to achieving sustainably structured agriculture — local, low-emission, and productive year‑round.

Our actions are guided by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as national and local sustainability strategies. We want to shape an agriculture that is part of the solution, not part of the problem — ecologically viable, socially just, and economically future‑proof.

SOLOS stands for this transformation — systemically, concretely, now.

 

01

We fertilize naturally

More precisely, our fish take care of it. In this way, we protect the soil from pollutants, as well as the human body.

02

Up to 90% less water

We produce in a closed loop, treat the water naturally, and reuse it — protecting groundwater from nutrient overload.

03

12× higher land productivity

We grow in water, enabling up to twelve times more production per square meter than industrial intensive agriculture.

04

Year‑round local cultivation

We ensure local production of specific products throughout the year, thereby reducing imports over long transport routes.

The Solos Competence Center

It all began, as it often does… with an idea. And a garage. Not quite. For us, it was a small greenhouse. There, in 2020, after intensive research and concept work, we built our first experimental system, gained valuable experience, and finally ventured into commercial production. Since 2022, we have been producing high-quality food in Termeno (Tramin) — regionally and in harmony with our planet.

But that wasn’t our final goal. From the very beginning, our vision was to launch a project at the heart of the Alps that would significantly boost aquaponics toward sustainable organized agriculture. Thus, on an 8,000 m² site, we developed a competence center for sustainable agriculture focused on aquaponic production systems — where all forms of application can be experienced up close.

From producing vegetables and herbs in various cultivation systems, to sustainable fish farming — where we emphasize both the highest quality standards and animal welfare — to producing primary goods like young plants or sustainable fish feed; an intricately thought‑through energy concept; and of course research & development.

Like a busy anthill, our competence center is always in motion and full of vibrancy.